Crime
Privacy concern after complainant's medical account details changed
A complainant contacted police after the telephone number linked to her medical account changed, fearing an attempt to obtain confidential information. Police are examining the complaint. It remains unclear whether information was exposed or who changed the details. Clalit says it is investigating and that there was no security breach in its system. Her identity and medical information are not published. Clalit clinic, illustrative archive photo: Clalit.
· Source: N12. Clalit clinic, illustrative archive photo: Clalit.
According to N12, a complainant in a suspected gang-rape case in the Jezreel Valley contacted police after the telephone number in her Clalit account changed. Clalit said there was no security breach in its system.
The complainant fears an attempt to obtain confidential medical information, and police began examining the complaint. It remains unclear who changed the account details, whether there was unauthorized access to the medical file or whether information was exposed.
Clalit said it opened an in-depth investigation, informed the relevant authorities and the patient, and is following procedures. No link has been established between the changed details and those involved in the suspected rape case, who deny the allegations. This article publishes neither identifying details nor her medical information.
Source: N12
