Arnprior Regional Health says a cyber attack compromising data dating back decades has taken place.

The health network says they became aware of the hack on its IT system on Dec. 21, 2021. Information including names, dates of birth, contact information, health card numbers, recent hospital visits, and diagnoses.

ARH says the earliest information accessed dates back to April 1996 and could affect past patients in Arnprior, those who visited the local emergency room, people who had a COVID test or attended mass vaccination clinics in Renfrew County, as well as people who have been on physician waitlists or who were contacted by flu shot clinics.

A full list of those whose data my have been compromised can be found on the Arnprior Regional Health website.

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