Health data of more than 9.5 million people leaked from Aesto record system
Aesto, a healthcare data company, disclosed to federal regulators that a cyberattack last December exposed sensitive information belonging to more than 9.5 million people. The breach was reported this week.
Why this matters: Nine and a half million people did not choose to share their health information with Aesto. They had no real option. Health data follows you. It can affect insurance, employment, and personal relationships in ways a leaked password never will. A breach this size means real harm to real people, most of whom probably do not know their records were taken. The accountability question is simple: what security standards did Aesto have, and were they anywhere near adequate for the sensitivity of what they were holding?
Who should care: Cybersecurity · Privacy officers · Administrators · Healthcare professionals · Compliance · Lawyers
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