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Hospital Authority Suspends Contractor After 56,000 Patient Data Leak

4/17/2026

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The Hospital Authority suspended contractor access to patient data after a leak affecting over 56,000 patients at United Christian Hospital.
The leaked information included names, identity card numbers, and surgical details.
The Authority is considering barring the involved contractor from future projects.
Lawmaker Duncan Chiu urged accountability after the police investigation.
The Authority will deploy staff for emergency maintenance and review the outsourcing mechanism.

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The Hospital Authority suspended contractor access to patient data after a leak affecting over 56,000 patients at United Christian Hospital.
The leaked information included names, identity card numbers, and surgical details.
The Authority is considering barring the involved contractor from future projects.
Lawmaker Duncan Chiu urged accountability after the police investigation.
The Authority will deploy staff for emergency maintenance and review the outsourcing mechanism.