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Healthcare
fromIT Pro
6 days ago

More than 5 million Americans just had their personal information exposed in the Yale New Haven Health data breach - and lawsuits are already rolling in

A significant data breach at Yale New Haven Health exposed personal information of over 5.5 million patients, prompting lawsuits and legal scrutiny.
Information security
fromdatabreaches.net
2 weeks ago

Patient data leaked from cyberattack on Brunswick Medical Center

The Brunswick Medical Center suffered a cyberattack affecting personal patient and employee information, but their electronic records remained secure.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
2 weeks ago

No need to hack when it's leaking: SavantCare edition

A significant data breach was found involving SavantCare employee chat logs and sensitive patient information.
The breach exposes around 87,000 unique files containing sensitive medical and personal data.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

What is WikiLeaksV2 doing with a ransomware gang? Spoiler alert: It's not extortion.

CVC experienced a ransomware attack, leaking sensitive patient data, with significant implications for privacy and identity security.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Information security

Drug addiction treatment company fesses up to data theft

BayMark Health Services reported a data breach affecting patients' sensitive information, apologizing and providing identity monitoring services.
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Almost one month after Brain Cipher claimed to have attacked them, Pulmonary Physicians of South Florida has yet to publicly confirm or deny any breach

PPSF's patient data has been compromised in a ransomware attack by Brain Cipher, raising significant privacy and security concerns.
Healthcare
fromIT Pro
6 days ago

More than 5 million Americans just had their personal information exposed in the Yale New Haven Health data breach - and lawsuits are already rolling in

A significant data breach at Yale New Haven Health exposed personal information of over 5.5 million patients, prompting lawsuits and legal scrutiny.
Information security
fromdatabreaches.net
2 weeks ago

Patient data leaked from cyberattack on Brunswick Medical Center

The Brunswick Medical Center suffered a cyberattack affecting personal patient and employee information, but their electronic records remained secure.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
2 weeks ago

No need to hack when it's leaking: SavantCare edition

A significant data breach was found involving SavantCare employee chat logs and sensitive patient information.
The breach exposes around 87,000 unique files containing sensitive medical and personal data.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

What is WikiLeaksV2 doing with a ransomware gang? Spoiler alert: It's not extortion.

CVC experienced a ransomware attack, leaking sensitive patient data, with significant implications for privacy and identity security.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Information security

Drug addiction treatment company fesses up to data theft

BayMark Health Services reported a data breach affecting patients' sensitive information, apologizing and providing identity monitoring services.
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Almost one month after Brain Cipher claimed to have attacked them, Pulmonary Physicians of South Florida has yet to publicly confirm or deny any breach

PPSF's patient data has been compromised in a ransomware attack by Brain Cipher, raising significant privacy and security concerns.
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#healthcare
fromDatabreaches
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

NDPC, Health Ministry Partner to Boost Data Protection in Healthcare

The NDPC collaborates with the Federal Ministry of Health to enhance data protection in the healthcare sector.
fromDatabreaches
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Radiology practice reportedly working with FBI after 'data security incident'

A Pacific Northwest radiology practice is reviewing a data security incident potentially impacting patients' protected health information.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Digital life

A New York City Hospital System Has Been Bitten by the Acting Bug

Northwell Health is pioneering the intersection of healthcare and entertainment by allowing filming in its hospitals and launching a production company.
fromDatabreaches
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Psychiatric documents with sensitive patient info found 'loosely blown about' near Regina medical clinic

Patient records from Elphinstone Medical Clinic were improperly discarded, leading to a significant privacy breach.
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago
Deliverability

How to Ensure Your Email is HIPAA Compliant: Best Practices You Need to Know

HIPAA compliance is essential for secure email communication in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of data encryption to protect patient information.
fromDatabreaches
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

NDPC, Health Ministry Partner to Boost Data Protection in Healthcare

The NDPC collaborates with the Federal Ministry of Health to enhance data protection in the healthcare sector.
fromDatabreaches
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Radiology practice reportedly working with FBI after 'data security incident'

A Pacific Northwest radiology practice is reviewing a data security incident potentially impacting patients' protected health information.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Digital life

A New York City Hospital System Has Been Bitten by the Acting Bug

Northwell Health is pioneering the intersection of healthcare and entertainment by allowing filming in its hospitals and launching a production company.
fromDatabreaches
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Psychiatric documents with sensitive patient info found 'loosely blown about' near Regina medical clinic

Patient records from Elphinstone Medical Clinic were improperly discarded, leading to a significant privacy breach.
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago
Deliverability

How to Ensure Your Email is HIPAA Compliant: Best Practices You Need to Know

HIPAA compliance is essential for secure email communication in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of data encryption to protect patient information.
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#mental-health
Mental health
fromPopular
1 month ago

Veterans Administration therapists forced to provide mental health counseling in open cubicles

Mental health therapists at the VA are concerned about privacy and confidentiality violations due to inadequate workspace accommodations.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump's back-to-office order will hurt veterans, VA docs and therapists say

VA's telehealth changes raise significant ethical concerns regarding patient privacy and clinician working conditions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Heads Up: That Patient Portal May Contain Your Therapy Notes

Patient access to therapist notes has increased due to new federal laws, leading to potential distress as seen in Jeffrey's experience.
Mental health
fromPopular
1 month ago

Veterans Administration therapists forced to provide mental health counseling in open cubicles

Mental health therapists at the VA are concerned about privacy and confidentiality violations due to inadequate workspace accommodations.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump's back-to-office order will hurt veterans, VA docs and therapists say

VA's telehealth changes raise significant ethical concerns regarding patient privacy and clinician working conditions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Heads Up: That Patient Portal May Contain Your Therapy Notes

Patient access to therapist notes has increased due to new federal laws, leading to potential distress as seen in Jeffrey's experience.
more#mental-health
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Florida Seeks Drug Prescription Data With Names of Patients and Doctors

Florida's insurance regulator seeks extensive data on prescriptions, raising privacy concerns amid ongoing health legislation debates.
Health
fromTruthout
3 months ago

NC Governor Issues New Abortion Protections Ahead of Trump Presidency

Gov. Josh Stein's order enhances abortion provider protections, prevents prosecution efforts, and strengthens patient privacy rights in North Carolina.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
4 months ago

HHS OCR settles charges that Inmediata Health Group exposed 1.6 million patients' PHI online

Health care entities must proactively secure patient information to prevent unauthorized online access, as per HHS OCR announcements.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
4 months ago

Hudson Valley Health Care Facility Operator Fined $1.4M for Failing to Protect Patient Data; $850,000 suspended

New York Attorney General secures $550,000 from HealthAlliance for failing to protect patient information effectively.
Healthcare facilities must prioritize cybersecurity to protect patient data from breaches.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

Wes Streeting unveils plans for patient passports' to hold all medical records

Wes Streeting proposes portable digital medical records for NHS patients, aiming to enhance access and speed up care, while ensuring data privacy.
fromwww.presstelegram.com
11 months ago
Health

Tuberculosis outbreak at California hotel to lead to public health emergency

A tuberculosis outbreak in a Long Beach hotel led to a public health emergency declaration, impacting a population with significant barriers to care.
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