UK Cannabis Clinic Investigating Patients Affected By Data Breach
pA substantial number of patients details including prescription information were found on a file hosting website ppPublishedpponppByppIn an email sent to patients on Monday 18 August CB1 Medical confirmed it had identified a data security incident when patients personal details including prescription information were found on a file hosting website ppThe leak included contact details dates of birth and in some cases prescription information covering a sixmonth period as well as the details of the prescribing doctor ppCB1 Medical says it took immediate steps to secure the removal of the information from the hosting website and has commenced an investigation ppThe breach is not thought to be the result of a cyber attack and there is no evidence of wider sharing or misuse The information did not include addresses financial information ID documents passwords or medical histories ppAccording to Medbud UK an independent data hub for the medical cannabis sector patients were first made aware of an issue via a Reddit post by an individual who said they had been alerted to his details being compromised by Googlepp Theres been a monumental privacy breach containing private patient data from a clinicppA post was made on Reddit at 805pm including patients personal details appointment times and medicationprescription detailsppThe leak is a 2600 page PDF documentppAs this happenedpp MedBudwiki MedBudUK August 16 2025ppppReporting the incident on X the organisation said the leak included a 2600page document and had been informed that it could include data from over 4000 patients CB1 Medical said it would not comment on the numbers involved while investigations were ongoingppStats on total amount of compromisedleaked patient accounts via another patientppUnique emails 4384
Unique phone numbers 4299 httpstco9BEiafENhopp MedBudwiki MedBudUK August 17 2025ppppDozens of patients have taken to social media to express their concern after receiving the email including some who say they are not currently under the care of CB1 MedicalppThe independent patient advocacy service CannCare which is currently supporting patients affected by the data breach has urged vigilance over the coming weeks and has shared advice to help people protect themselves from potential scamsppWe understand that incidents like this can trigger real anxiety especially when health and privacy are involved the organisation said in a statement ppEven without medical records or financial information details such as names contact information order history and clinician names can be used to craft convincing scams Over the next few weeks stay alert messages that may reference prescriptions recent orders or a clinician by name Treat any unexpected emails texts or calls with caution especially those that are asking you for personal information or urging quick action ppThe organisation has also appealed to the wider community to avoid speculation adding that some answers must come from the organisation responsibleppCannCare is doing everything in its power to support patients by providing clear guidance helping with confirmation correct requests where appropriate and signposting to practical steps to help protect yourself it statedppWe ask the community to help by avoiding speculation In situations like this it is vital that facts not accusations or rumours are shared Speculation can harm patients obscure the truth and slow real solutionsppAnabel Sharma Chief Operating Officer for CB1 Medical told Cannabis Health the clinic is deeply sorry for the concern caused by the incident and that protecting patient privacy remains paramountppWe have identified a data security incident which regrettably involved some of the personal details of patients all of whom have been written to directly by our team We have written to affected patients to confirm that their data was affected and provide details of how to contact us if they have any further questionsppThe information is understood to relate to an old data export and not its live systems Sharma added that while it outsources some of its patient administrations services to third parties she reiterated that all its operations are conducted in accordance with UK lawppWe are deeply sorry for the concern this may have caused and will continue to deal directly with patients to address any additional concerns she continuedppProtecting patient privacy remains paramount and as a clinicianled specialist team we are committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care and treatment Some elements of our patient service administration are carried out by third parties but all our operations are conducted in accordance with UK law The breach has been reported to the ICO and investigations are ongoing As such it would not be appropriate to comment further at this timeppScript Assist a technology provider used by CB1 Medical confirmed it was not involved in the incident ppA representative said As always information from our platform is only ever securely delivered to authorised users under strict access controls and protected to the highest international standardsppppCannabis Health Launches Landmark Symposium for UK Healthcare ProfessionalsppIreland Becomes Latest Country to Ban HHC Citing Mental Health ConcernsppSarah Sinclair is an awardwinning freelance journalist covering health drug policy and social affairs She is one of the few UK reporters specialising in medical cannabis policy and as the former editor of Cannabis Health has covered developments in the European cannabis sector extensively with a focus on patients and consumers
She continues to report on cannabisrelated health and policy for Forbes Cannabis Health and Business of Cannabis and has written for The i Paper Byline Times The Lead Positive News Leafie others
Sarah has an NCTJ accreditation and an MA in Journalism from the University of Sunderland and has completed additional specialist training through the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society in the UK She has spoken at leading industry events such as Cannabis EuropappLoved Ones Tribute Following Death of Medical Cannabis Campaigner Hannah DeaconppCannabis Legalisation Reduces Problematic Consumption Finds Swiss Pilot StudyppI Want to See 500000 Patients Benefiting From Medical Cannabis Pierre van Weperen Grow Group on the UK State of PlayppCannabis Executive Wins Legal Battle Against UK Border Force After Medication SeizureppStudy Finds Cannabis Use Has Reached Record High Among Older AdultsppMedical Cannabis May Support Recovery From Substance Use Disorders Study FindsppPatients Say Swiss Cannabis Law Must Address Unsatisfactory Medical Access Ahead of Further ReformppCQC Concerns Over Cannabis Prescribing Practices As Data Shows 130 Increase in PrescriptionsppCannabis Health is a journalistled news site Any views expressed by interviewees or commentators do not reflect our own All content on this site is intended for educational purposes please seek professional medical advice if you are concerned about any of the issues raised
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Unique phone numbers 4299 httpstco9BEiafENhopp MedBudwiki MedBudUK August 17 2025ppppDozens of patients have taken to social media to express their concern after receiving the email including some who say they are not currently under the care of CB1 MedicalppThe independent patient advocacy service CannCare which is currently supporting patients affected by the data breach has urged vigilance over the coming weeks and has shared advice to help people protect themselves from potential scamsppWe understand that incidents like this can trigger real anxiety especially when health and privacy are involved the organisation said in a statement ppEven without medical records or financial information details such as names contact information order history and clinician names can be used to craft convincing scams Over the next few weeks stay alert messages that may reference prescriptions recent orders or a clinician by name Treat any unexpected emails texts or calls with caution especially those that are asking you for personal information or urging quick action ppThe organisation has also appealed to the wider community to avoid speculation adding that some answers must come from the organisation responsibleppCannCare is doing everything in its power to support patients by providing clear guidance helping with confirmation correct requests where appropriate and signposting to practical steps to help protect yourself it statedppWe ask the community to help by avoiding speculation In situations like this it is vital that facts not accusations or rumours are shared Speculation can harm patients obscure the truth and slow real solutionsppAnabel Sharma Chief Operating Officer for CB1 Medical told Cannabis Health the clinic is deeply sorry for the concern caused by the incident and that protecting patient privacy remains paramountppWe have identified a data security incident which regrettably involved some of the personal details of patients all of whom have been written to directly by our team We have written to affected patients to confirm that their data was affected and provide details of how to contact us if they have any further questionsppThe information is understood to relate to an old data export and not its live systems Sharma added that while it outsources some of its patient administrations services to third parties she reiterated that all its operations are conducted in accordance with UK lawppWe are deeply sorry for the concern this may have caused and will continue to deal directly with patients to address any additional concerns she continuedppProtecting patient privacy remains paramount and as a clinicianled specialist team we are committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care and treatment Some elements of our patient service administration are carried out by third parties but all our operations are conducted in accordance with UK law The breach has been reported to the ICO and investigations are ongoing As such it would not be appropriate to comment further at this timeppScript Assist a technology provider used by CB1 Medical confirmed it was not involved in the incident ppA representative said As always information from our platform is only ever securely delivered to authorised users under strict access controls and protected to the highest international standardsppppCannabis Health Launches Landmark Symposium for UK Healthcare ProfessionalsppIreland Becomes Latest Country to Ban HHC Citing Mental Health ConcernsppSarah Sinclair is an awardwinning freelance journalist covering health drug policy and social affairs She is one of the few UK reporters specialising in medical cannabis policy and as the former editor of Cannabis Health has covered developments in the European cannabis sector extensively with a focus on patients and consumers
She continues to report on cannabisrelated health and policy for Forbes Cannabis Health and Business of Cannabis and has written for The i Paper Byline Times The Lead Positive News Leafie others
Sarah has an NCTJ accreditation and an MA in Journalism from the University of Sunderland and has completed additional specialist training through the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society in the UK She has spoken at leading industry events such as Cannabis EuropappLoved Ones Tribute Following Death of Medical Cannabis Campaigner Hannah DeaconppCannabis Legalisation Reduces Problematic Consumption Finds Swiss Pilot StudyppI Want to See 500000 Patients Benefiting From Medical Cannabis Pierre van Weperen Grow Group on the UK State of PlayppCannabis Executive Wins Legal Battle Against UK Border Force After Medication SeizureppStudy Finds Cannabis Use Has Reached Record High Among Older AdultsppMedical Cannabis May Support Recovery From Substance Use Disorders Study FindsppPatients Say Swiss Cannabis Law Must Address Unsatisfactory Medical Access Ahead of Further ReformppCQC Concerns Over Cannabis Prescribing Practices As Data Shows 130 Increase in PrescriptionsppCannabis Health is a journalistled news site Any views expressed by interviewees or commentators do not reflect our own All content on this site is intended for educational purposes please seek professional medical advice if you are concerned about any of the issues raised
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