NL: Dutch watchdog says healthcare lab failed data security rules before cyberattack affecting 850,000
Source: DataBreaches.net · Category: Ransomware & Breach
Dutch healthcare lab Bevolkingsonderzoek Nederland suffered Nova ransomware attack exposing 850,000 women's cervical cancer screening data; lab failed pre-attack data security compliance. Client notification: affected individuals must be notified per Dutch/GDPR rules (72-hour reporting to DPA). Regulatory body: Dutch Data Protection Authority. If firm represents healthcare clients, flag GDPR and local health privacy deadline implications.