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Breach
The Record · · International

Finland issues wanted notice for hacker behind massive psychotherapy data breach

Finnish authorities have issued a wanted notice for Julius Kivimäki, the hacker accused of breaching a psychotherapy provider's database and exposing the private session records of tens of thousands of patients. His lawyer has said he does not know his client's whereabouts but believes Kivimäki has left Finland.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

May 2026 Healthcare Data Breach Report

According to data from the HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal, 61 healthcare data breaches were reported in May 2026, as tracked in the HIPAA Journal's monthly analysis. The report reflects ongoing disclosure activity logged by the federal agency responsible for HIPAA enforcement.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Lucent Health Solutions to Pay Up to 1.95M to Settle Data Breach Litigation

Lucent Health Solutions, a Nashville-based health plan administration company, has agreed to a settlement of up to $1.95 million to resolve a class action lawsuit stemming from a data breach. The case was brought against the company over its handling of personal health and administrative data.

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Privacy Commissioner of Canada · · Canada

News release: WestJet commits to improving security measures following a data breach

I need to work with what the headline and label imply — a WestJet news release announcing commitments to improve security following a data breach — without inventing specifics. ```json { "summary": "WestJet has issued a public statement committing to strengthen its security practices in the wake

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Military Times · · US Federal

Nearly 12,000 military Tricare beneficiaries warned of data breach

TriWest Healthcare Alliance has notified nearly 12,000 military Tricare beneficiaries that their protected health information may have been exposed in a data breach. The notification indicates the incident was significant enough to trigger formal disclosure requirements under federal health privacy rules.

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DataBreaches.net · · International

NG: Zenith Bank, Others To Be Arraigned Over Alleged Data Breach

A Nigerian Federal High Court has scheduled the arraignment of Zenith Bank and three individual defendants for July 21, 2026, on allegations that they illegally accessed and disclosed confidential financial records belonging to Makers Island Company Limited.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

California Gay & Lesbian Services Center Data Breach Affects 75,500 Individuals

The Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County, California, has disclosed a data breach affecting approximately 75,500 individuals. The organization provides mental health services, HIV testing, education, and outreach to its community.

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DataBreaches.net · · International

TikTok class action alleges data breach affected 2.4B users

A California resident filed a federal class action lawsuit against TikTok on June 11, 2026, alleging a data breach exposed the personal information of more than 2.4 billion users. The complaint claims TikTok stored user data without encryption and failed to implement basic security measures.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Aitkin County Health and Human Services Data Breach Affects 81,000 Individuals

Aitkin County Health and Human Services in Minnesota disclosed a data breach affecting approximately 81,000 individuals after unauthorized access to its email environment was discovered. The incident involves a county agency that handles sensitive health and social services records for residents.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Accenture Confirms Intrusion After Hacker Claims 35GB Data Breach

Accenture, a global consulting and professional services giant, has confirmed a security intrusion after a hacker publicly claimed to have stolen 35GB of data from the firm. The breach was reported by The HIPAA Journal, suggesting potential concern about healthcare-related data among the compromised material.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services Settles Data Breach Litigation

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services, a Pennsylvania-based addiction care provider, has reached a settlement over litigation stemming from a data breach. The organization falls under HIPAA, meaning the compromised data likely included protected health information belonging to patients seeking addiction treatment.

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Healthcare
HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

ERMI; McLeod Physician Associates; Centers for Dialysis Care Announce Data Breaches

Three healthcare organizations — ERMI, a Georgia medical equipment company; McLeod Physician Associates in South Carolina; and Centers for Dialysis Care — have each announced separate data breaches. All three operate in sectors that handle sensitive patient health information covered under HIPAA.

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BleepingComputer · · International

AssuranceAmerica data breach exposes records of 6.9 million drivers

AssuranceAmerica, a U.S. auto insurance provider, has disclosed a data breach affecting approximately 6.9 million drivers following unauthorized access to its systems earlier this year. The company has not yet detailed what specific types of personal information were exposed.

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Enforcement
DataBreaches.net · · International

Patients Sue Healthcare Corporations Over Data Breaches, Sharing of Personal Information

A wave of class action lawsuits filed in state and federal courts is targeting large healthcare corporations for allegedly exposing or sharing patients' personal and protected health information. One suit, filed in Davidson County Circuit Court, names CareNow as a defendant, brought by three anonymous plaintiffs.

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BleepingComputer · · International

Telco giant KDDI says data breach affects over 12 million people

Japanese telecom company KDDI disclosed a data breach affecting more than 12 million people, after attackers compromised an email platform shared by five ISPs operating in Japan. The exposed data includes email addresses and passwords.

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DataBreaches.net · · International

Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services announces massive data breach

Washington's Department of Social and Health Services disclosed that a former employee accessed personal data belonging to roughly 8,600 people without authorization in March. The agency launched an internal investigation and is now notifying those whose information may have been compromised.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Calibrated Healthcare Settles Class Action Data Breach Lawsuit

Calibrated Healthcare has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit arising from a data breach that occurred in February. The settlement resolves claims brought against two related entities, Calibrated Healthcare Systems and Calibrated Healthcare.

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DataBreaches.net · · International

Bojangles sued again by workers over Russian hacker data breach. NC judge weighs in

Bojangles faces renewed class-action litigation from employees whose personal data was compromised in a 2024 breach attributed to the ransomware group Hunters International. A North Carolina judge is now weighing key legal questions around standing and negligence as the case moves through both state and federal courts.

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The Record · · International

Major medical device manufacturer notifies nearly 4 million of breach

A major medical device manufacturer has disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 4 million people, with Social Security numbers and health-related information among the data accessed. The company stated it has not found evidence that the exposed data has appeared publicly online.

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DataBreaches.net · · International

Alberta, Centurion Project sued over alleged data breach that affected millions of voters

A retired class-action lawyer has filed a lawsuit against the Alberta government, its Chief Electoral Officer, and two pro-secession organizations over an alleged data breach affecting roughly 2.9 million provincial residents. The suit targets the Centurion Project, claiming it unlawfully obtained voter data.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Almost 30,000 Texas Residents Affected by Data Breach at The Texas Hearing Institute

The Texas Hearing Institute has reported a data breach to the Texas Attorney General affecting more than 29,000 residents. The organization, which provides hearing-related services, filed the notification as required under applicable law.

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Healthcare
HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Delaware & Florida Women’s Health Centers Announce Data Breaches

Two women's health clinics — one in Delaware, one in Florida — have disclosed separate data breach incidents involving unauthorized access to or retention of patient information. Both providers are covered under HIPAA, which governs the handling of sensitive health data.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association Settles MOVEit Data Breach Litigation

Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association has reached a settlement to resolve litigation stemming from a May 2023 data breach tied to the MOVEit file-transfer vulnerability. The case follows a wave of similar claims against organizations that used the widely exploited software.

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