Public Health Minister Assures Patient Data Security Amid Rumours of Leaked Information

Public Health Minister Assures Public of Data Security Amid Rumors of Leak

Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew has reassured the public that patient data stored in the ministry’s system is safe and secure, following rumors of a massive data leak affecting over 2.2 million Thai people.

The Rural Doctors Society (RDS) claimed that personal information of 2.2 million Thais had been sold to a dark website for a significant sum. The leak was allegedly traced back to the Public Health Ministry’s Mor Prom app.

Dr. Cholnan denied any link between the leaked data and the ministry, stating that the recently leaked information included Thai national ID numbers. He announced plans to hold a press conference with the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) to address the issue.

In response to the allegations, hospitals in pilot provinces under the 30-baht healthcare scheme are being closely monitored, with personnel training planned for those not yet connected to the online information sharing system.

Dr. Surakameth Mahasirimongkol, the ministry’s spokesman, confirmed that investigations into the leaked information are ongoing, with initial findings suggesting it pertains to financial transactions rather than health-related data.

The ministry has instructed its agencies to adhere strictly to cyber and personal data security measures, in line with international standards, and to raise awareness of cyber threats among health personnel.

The public health minister emphasized the ministry’s commitment to prioritizing the security of patients’ personal data, reassuring the public of their data’s safety within the ministry’s systems.