Illinois health agencies disclose large-scale data breaches affecting thousands of patients
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A data breach at Illinois Department of Human Services exposed the personal information of approximately 600,000 patients, including names, addresses, and medical details, due to incorrect privacy settings on public maps from 2021 to 2025. The agency has since restricted access, implemented new security policies, and will notify affected individuals.
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