Major data breach at Limerick hospital under investigation

More than 600 patients are being contacted after the hospital became aware of the alleged breach on May 29.

University Hospital Limerick, which is contacting more than 600 patients following an alleged major data breach concerning patient data. File Picture.

University Hospital Limerick (UHL) is in the process of contacting more than 600 patients following an alleged major data breach concerning patient data, including details of 95 children, which was then posted on social media.

Gardaí have also been informed of the alleged breach by a non-HSE employee.