UK Biobank data breach exposes health records of 500,000 volunteers online

Latest News24 Apr 2026

Health data from approximately 500,000 participants in the United Kingdom’s UK Biobank research program was discovered listed for sale on a Chinese website, prompting a government response and an ongoing investigation into the breach.

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