UK Biobank leak: Health details of 500 000 people are offered for sale
Summary
This BMJ report describes a major data breach involving UK Biobank health data for around 500,000 individuals being offered for sale. It highlights privacy risks, potential misuse of sensitive information, and the need for stronger data governance and rapid incident response. The piece serves as a case study for health data handling, IT security practices, and privacy-preserving approaches for organizations.