KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition spokesman on science, technology, data and digital transformation Christopher Brown is urging the Government to accelerate the introduction of cybersecurity legislation following the reported cyber incident involving the National Health Fund (NHF).

Brown said the incident highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive Cybersecurity Act and argued that the legislation should be tabled this year rather than delayed until 2027.

In a statement, Brown noted that Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton had confirmed that individuals claiming to have accessed sensitive NHF information had contacted the agency. While the alleged breach has not yet been fully verified, the matter has been referred to the Office of the Information Commissioner and the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) for investigation.