Over 9,000 affected in ransomware attack on club

A private club failed to take all practicable steps to protect the personal data of its members following a ransomware-related data breach that affected more than 9,000 people, the Privacy Commission said following an investigation.

The investigation report released - Yau Yat Chuen Garden City Club’s 1,553 active members, supplementary card holders, former members and former supplementary card holders. Personal details taken in the breach included full names, identity card and passport numbers, dates of birth, email addresses, contact numbers and addresses.