Replies Cyber security MOH supports healthcare providers in safeguarding patient databases

We refer to Dr Yik Keng Yeong's letter "Doctors may need help preventing cyber attacks on patient databases" (July 22).

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Cyber security is a shared responsibility.

Government systems such as the National Electronic Health Record (NEHR) are designed with robust cyber and data security measures in place to protect Singaporeans' health information. These include technical safeguards such as firewalls, security tools to detect and mitigate attacks, and ongoing monitoring and investigation of suspicious activities.