By Canadian Press

CP NewsAlert: Cyberattack on B.C. health websites may have taken personal information

Aug 1, 2023 | 2:53 PM

VANCOUVER — A cyberattack on three websites hosted by the Health Employers Association of British Columbia may have seized personal information associated with 240,000 email addresses. 

Michael McMillian, CEO of the association, says information obtained could include social insurance numbers, home addresses, passport and licence details and other personal information. 

The Health Employers Association is the bargaining agent for 200 publicly funded health care employers, representing 170,000 unionized workers, including physicians and nurses, to health science workers and paramedics.  

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