Statement on MTAS issues

From Mmc

Statement on MTAS issues

Published: 27 April 2007 By: MMC Team

MMC and MTAS have been made aware this week of some security issues around Foundation Programme applicant information held on the MTAS website.

MMC and MTAS have been made aware this week of some security issues around Foundation Programme applicant information held on the MTAS website. This information was accessed through unauthorised channels which were dealt with by the MTAS team as soon as it was brought to their attention. These issues are being taken very seriously and as a result, the MTAS application site has been temporarily taken down while the matter is investigated and security is thoroughly tested.

Specialty and GP applicants have not been affected by these issues and they should be reassured that their details remain absolutely secure. It is intended that the interview booking section of MTAS will be available to these applicants again very soon and with the minimal disruption to their application process. Specialty and GP applicants will receive an email to let them know when the system is up and running again. We expect that this will be by Monday, 30 April.