The personal data of nearly 17,000 students based in mainland China who applied to take two international exams through the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) has been leaked after its information system was compromised. The authority said the leaked data included the names, dates of birth and email addresses of about 16,900 students. It added that there was no evidence that the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) Examination or any other tests had been affected. “The HKEAA...
Data of nearly 17,000 mainland students leaked in Hong Kong exams body breach
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SCMP - China Feed 2By Cannix Yau,Jess Ma
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The personal data of nearly 17,000 students based in mainland China who applied to take two international exams through the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) has been leaked after its information system was compromised. The authority said the leaked data included the names, dates of birth and email addresses of about 16,900 students. It added that there was no evidence that the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) Examination or any other tests had been affected. “The HKEAA
Key Takeaways
- Data of nearly 17,000 mainland students leaked in Hong Kong exams body breach.
- The authority said the leaked data included the names, dates of birth and email addresses of about 16,900 students.
- It added that there was no evidence that the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) Examination or any other tests had been affected.
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