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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Multi-Million Settlement Resolves Managed Care of North America Data Breach Litigation

Managed Care of North America has agreed to a multi-million dollar settlement to resolve class action litigation tied to a 2023 cybersecurity breach. The case was reported by The HIPAA Journal, indicating the incident involved health-related data covered under federal privacy rules.

Who should care: Cybersecurity · Privacy officers · Administrators · Lawyers · Compliance · Healthcare professionals

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CNIL · · EU / France

Health data breach: EUR 500,000 fine against HÔPITAL PRIVÉ DE LA LOIRE

France's data protection authority, the CNIL, has fined Hôpital Privé de la Loire €500,000 following a health data breach at the private hospital. The penalty signals regulatory willingness to hold healthcare institutions financially accountable for failing to protect sensitive patient information.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Oncology Firm Novocure Announces Cyberattack and Data Breach

Novocure, a medical technology company focused on oncology, has confirmed a cyberattack that exposed data belonging to patients and employees. The company has not publicly detailed the scope of the breach or the type of information compromised.

Who should care: Cybersecurity · Privacy officers · Administrators · Healthcare professionals · Compliance

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BleepingComputer · · International

Aesto Health says data breach affects over 9.5 million patients

Aesto Health, a healthcare technology company, has disclosed a data breach affecting more than 9.5 million individuals. The company recently discovered the incident and has begun notifying those affected.

Who should care: Cybersecurity · Privacy officers · Administrators

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Healthcare
HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Hacking Incidents Announced by Rehabilitative Care Providers and Senior Living Facilities

Multiple rehabilitative care practices, senior living facilities, and skilled nursing providers in North Carolina have disclosed data breaches resulting from hacking incidents. The announcements follow a pattern of cyberattacks targeting healthcare organizations that handle sensitive patient information.

Who should care: Healthcare professionals · Privacy officers · Compliance

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BleepingComputer · · International

Novocure data breach affects more than 1,400 cancer patients

Novocure, a medical technology company, disclosed a cyberattack in mid-August that exposed the personal data of more than 1,400 cancer patients in the United States, along with data belonging to an undisclosed number of employees.

Who should care: Cybersecurity · Privacy officers · Administrators

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DataBreaches.net · · International

IE: HSE fined €645,000 over data breach affecting Westmeath hospital

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined the Health Service Executive €645,000 following an inquiry into how historical paper records were handled at two hospitals, St Loman's in Mullingar and St Conal's in Letterkenny.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

DaVita Agrees to Pay $15 Million to Settle Data Breach Litigation

DaVita, a major kidney dialysis company, suffered a ransomware attack in 2025 that resulted in the theft of sensitive patient data. The company has agreed to pay $15 million to settle litigation stemming from the breach.

Who should care: Cybersecurity · Privacy officers · Administrators · Healthcare professionals · Compliance

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DataBreaches.net · · International

VT: Local VA warns of possible data breach

The VA's White River Junction, Vermont healthcare facility disclosed that unencrypted communications containing veterans' personal health information were sent in error earlier this summer. The department acknowledged the incident in a public release, confirming the exposure was unintentional.

Who should care: Cybersecurity · Privacy officers · Administrators · Healthcare professionals · Compliance · General readers · Policy

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DataBreaches.net · · International

De: Hackers demand 30 bitcoin from Berlin as sensitive data breach widens

Hackers have demanded 30 bitcoin from the Berlin city government following a breach of its administrative data network, with the attack occurring roughly two weeks ago. Berlin officials are declining to disclose what data was accessed, who is responsible, or how they are responding to the ransom demand.

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DataBreaches.net · · International

Star Health’s public record: A data breach, a ₹3.39-crore fine, 13,000 ombudsman complaints — and still no accounting for the policyholder

India's Star Health Insurance faced a major data breach in 2024, resulting in a ₹3.39-crore regulatory fine and over 13,000 ombudsman complaints from affected policyholders. Despite court injunctions, leaked data continued to circulate, and executives faced threats, yet affected customers have seen little accountability from the company.

Who should care: Cybersecurity · Privacy officers · Administrators · Lawyers · Compliance · Healthcare professionals

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DataBreaches.net · · International

UK: HIV charity has ‘sensitive’ health data stolen

George House Trust, a UK HIV charity, has notified service users that sensitive personal health data may have been stolen following a breach of Beacon CRM, a platform used by more than 1,000 charities and non-profits.

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BleepingComputer · · International

Toy-making giant Hasbro disclose data breach affecting employees

Hasbro has disclosed a data breach in which attackers gained access to personal and financial information belonging to an undisclosed number of the company's employees. The toy and games giant has not said how many people were affected or how the breach occurred.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

American Vision Partners Settles Data Breach Litigation for $1.75M

American Vision Partners, an eye care management company operating as Medical Management Resource Group LLC, has agreed to pay $1.75 million to settle a class action lawsuit tied to a data breach. The settlement resolves litigation brought by affected individuals whose information was exposed.

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BleepingComputer · · International

Carhartt data breach exposes information of 12.9 million accounts

The ShinyHunters extortion group has published data stolen from roughly 12.9 million Carhartt accounts, according to Have I Been Pwned, which tracks and indexes compromised credentials. The breach was reported earlier this month.

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EFF — Deeplinks · · International

EFF Statement on Meta Settlement

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has criticized a settlement involving Meta, arguing that while it restricts young users' access to Meta products, it also mandates age verification across all products — requiring more data collection from everyone, not just minors.

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DataBreaches.net · · International

A recommendation from the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner caught our eye

A data breach at Autism Services of Saskatoon exposed the personal information of more than 2,000 people. Saskatchewan's Information and Privacy Commissioner reviewed the incident and found the organization responded appropriately, notifying those affected and improving its security systems.

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BleepingComputer · · International

LACMA data breach last year exposed social security and medical data

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art disclosed that a data breach occurring last year exposed sensitive personal information belonging to customers and employees, including Social Security numbers and medical data.

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DataBreaches.net · · International

‘Close Enough’ Data Breach Notifications Create Exposure

A summary judgment ruling against a telecom company in a state regulatory lawsuit illustrates how vague or approximate data breach notifications can create legal liability. The case suggests that companies falling short of precise technical disclosure standards may face enforcement consequences beyond the breach itself.

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BleepingComputer · · International

Hospital operator Nutex Health says data stolen in cyberattack

Nutex Health, a hospital operator and healthcare services provider, is investigating a cyberattack in which an unauthorized party removed data from its systems. The company has not disclosed what types of information were taken or how many people may be affected.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Tift Regional Health System Pays $1.2 Million to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit

Tift Regional Health System, a non-profit serving patients in south central Georgia, has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle a lawsuit stemming from a data breach. The settlement resolves claims against the health system without a court ruling on liability.

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DataBreaches.net · · International

“Cognizable damage” required for data breach claims, MA appeals court says in a first

A Massachusetts appeals court has ruled that plaintiffs in data breach lawsuits must show cognizable, concrete damage to bring a claim — not just the possibility that stolen data could cause future harm. The decision is the first of its kind in Massachusetts and follows the U.S. Supreme Court's 2021 TransUnion ruling limiting standing in federal courts.

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