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The Guardian — Privacy · · International

Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm

U.S. private equity firm TPG has acquired Optum UK, the company behind the electronic patient record system used by most GP practices in England, in a deal valued at approximately £300 million. The acquisition means a American private equity firm will now control the health records of millions of NHS patients, prompting concern from doctors and MPs.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Data Breaches Announced by Four Hospitals and Surgery Centers

Four healthcare facilities — Wildwood Surgical Center, Michigan Surgical Center, Penobscot Valley Hospital, and Whitfield Regional Hospital — have each disclosed separate data breaches. The incidents were reported in the HIPAA Journal, though the scope, timing, and nature of each breach have not been detailed in the available information.

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The Guardian — Tech · · International

AI can fuel biological weapons. We must harness its power for defense | Annie Jacobsen

Author and national security reporter Annie Jacobsen argues that AI is simultaneously lowering the barrier for creating biological weapons and offering new tools for disease surveillance and public health response. She calls for urgent investment in AI-powered defensive systems to keep pace with the offensive capabilities the technology enables.

Who should care: Healthcare professionals · Privacy officers · Compliance · AI governance · Lawyers · Administrators · General readers · Policy

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Report Shows Surge in Malicious Insider Incidents; Mega Data Breaches

A new report tracking data breach trends finds that malicious insider incidents are rising, and that large-scale 'mega breaches' are becoming more common. The current year is on pace to continue or exceed recent records in overall breach volume, according to findings covered by The HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

DentaQuest Starts Notifying 15 Million+ Individuals About May 2026 Cyber Incident

DentaQuest, a dental benefits administrator, is notifying more than 15 million people that their information was compromised in a cybersecurity incident that occurred in May 2026. The company has begun sending notification letters to those affected.

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Healthcare
HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Clover Health Assessing Impact of Social Engineering Incident

Clover Health Investments has filed an SEC disclosure reporting a cybersecurity incident, identified in July, that involved social engineering. The company says it is still assessing the scope and impact of the breach.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Major Healthcare Software Vendor Investigating Cyberattack

Craneware, a healthcare technology company that provides financial and operational software to hospitals and health systems, is investigating a cyberattack and has confirmed that a significant volume of data was compromised. The full scope of the breach has not yet been disclosed.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

HHS Seeks Input on Potential Updates to the CLIA Regulations

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through CMS and the CDC, has issued a request for public input on possible updates to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments regulations, which govern quality standards for laboratory testing across the country.

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Inside Privacy (Covington) · · International

OMB Publishes 2026 Unified Agenda Signaling Upcoming Health Privacy and Interoperability Updates from HHS

The Office of Management and Budget has published its 2026 Unified Agenda, laying out the regulatory actions federal agencies plan to propose or finalize this year. Among the items flagged are several HHS rules touching on health privacy, interoperability, and data exchange.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Abbott Investigating Cyberattack Claims From Two Threat Actors

The healthcare giant Abbott is investigating claims from two threat groups who allege cyberattacks and data theft, one involving legacy […] The post Abbott Investigating Cyberattack Claims From Two Threat Actors appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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TechCrunch — Privacy · · International

Period tracker Stardust shares users’ health data with analytics firm, says Mozilla research

Mozilla research found that Stardust, a period tracking app, shares users' health data with a third-party analytics firm. The findings reveal significant variation in privacy practices across period tracker apps, with at least one app handling data responsibly while Stardust did not.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Ohio Living; Erlanger; Heart of America Eye Care Announce Data Breaches

Three healthcare organizations — Ohio Living, a senior living provider, Erlanger Health System in Tennessee, and Heart of America Eye Care — have each disclosed separate data breaches. All three operate in sectors covered by HIPAA, meaning the compromised data likely includes sensitive medical and personal information.

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EFF — Deeplinks · · International

Most Smart Watches, Rings, and Bands Lack Basic Transparency Reports and Key Privacy Features

A review of popular wearable devices — including Oura Ring, Apple Watch, Garmin, and Whoop — finds that most fall short on basic privacy and security standards, lacking transparency reports and strong encryption options despite collecting continuous personal health data from roughly 40 percent of Americans.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Community Health Center of Buffalo & Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis Confirm Data Breaches

Community Health Center of Buffalo and New Jersey law firm Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis have each disclosed separate data breaches. The incidents, reported via The HIPAA Journal, involve organizations that handle sensitive medical and legal information respectively.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Why Medical Device Compliance Is Growing More Important Every Year

A piece from The HIPAA Journal examines the growing compliance burden on the medical device industry, pointing to the sector's expanding presence in everyday healthcare settings and the regulatory expectations that follow.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Study of Healthcare Websites Shows Widespread and Risky Use of Tracking and Analytics Tools

A new study found that most healthcare websites deploy third-party marketing and analytics tools that could expose sensitive patient information to outside companies. The findings point to a systemic gap between what healthcare sites collect and what patients reasonably expect about who sees their data.

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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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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

HIPAA Security Rule Update Postponed: More Time Given to Implement Major HIPAA Security Rule Changes

Federal regulators have extended the timeline for HIPAA-regulated entities to comply with proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule, giving covered organizations additional time to prepare for the changes. The postponement applies broadly to entities subject to HIPAA, including healthcare providers, insurers, and their business associates.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Small Practice Owners Guide to HIPAA Compliance Programs

A guide from The HIPAA Journal addresses how small medical practice owners bear direct legal responsibility for HIPAA compliance, even when routine compliance tasks are delegated to staff or third parties. The piece outlines how that personal accountability shapes what a functioning compliance program needs to look like.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

AdaptHealth Reports Material Cybersecurity Incident and Theft of Patient Data

AdaptHealth, a publicly traded home medical equipment and supplies company, has disclosed a cybersecurity incident it has classified as material, involving the theft of patient data. The breach affects customers who rely on the company for home health products including diabetes supplies and sleep therapy equipment.

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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

ClickFix Social Engineering Technique is the Leading Method for Malware Delivery

The ClickFix social engineering technique is the leading method of malware delivery, according to an analysis by researchers at ReliaQuest. […] The post ClickFix Social Engineering Technique is the Leading Method for Malware Delivery appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Building a HIPAA Compliance Program as a Dental Office Manager

A guide aimed at dental office managers outlines the steps involved in building a HIPAA compliance program, starting with identifying how protected health information flows through a dental practice. The piece walks through the practical groundwork required to meet federal privacy and security requirements in a clinical office setting.

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