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Contractor Arrested for Stealing Data of 56,000 Patients

4/9/2026

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A 30-year-old employee of a systems maintenance contractor was arrested for allegedly stealing personal data from more than 56,000 patients and 1,000 staff.
The arrest follows a data leak affecting patients from Kowloon East hospitals, with names, identity card numbers, and surgical details found online.
The Hospital Authority apologized and confirmed the leak affected only United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong.
Investigations are ongoing.

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Story summary

A 30-year-old employee of a systems maintenance contractor was arrested for allegedly stealing personal data from more than 56,000 patients and 1,000 staff.
The arrest follows a data leak affecting patients from Kowloon East hospitals, with names, identity card numbers, and surgical details found online.
The Hospital Authority apologized and confirmed the leak affected only United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong.
Investigations are ongoing.