'COVID-19 Positive Patient Personal Information Leak' Cheongju City Official Booked
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] A public official who leaked data containing personal information of confirmed COVID-19 patients has been booked by the police.
The Cyber Investigation Unit of the Chungbuk Provincial Police Agency announced on the 24th that they have apprehended and are investigating a public official, Mr. A, from Cheongju City Hall on charges of leaking official secrets.
Mr. A is suspected of photographing and leaking a document containing personal information such as the names and dates of birth of confirmed COVID-19 patients on the 22nd.
The leaked document was found to be an internal report used for meetings.
After the leaked information spread through SNS and various online communities, Mr. A turned himself in to the police on the morning of the 23rd.
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The police plan to investigate the detailed circumstances of the case with Mr. A and then decide on the course of action regarding his custody.
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