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DataBreaches.net · · International

AU: Regulator’s preliminary findings did not indicate Qantas breached privacy obligations

Australia's privacy regulator conducted a preliminary inquiry into a 2025 Qantas data breach that exposed 5.67 million customer records and found no indication the airline likely violated the country's privacy obligations. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has not issued a final determination.

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HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Vision Care Providers Settle Data Breach Class Actions

Two vision care providers, Total Vision in California and Naperville-area provider Naper Vision, have agreed to settlements resolving class action lawsuits stemming from data breaches. The cases were brought under health data privacy frameworks, with affected patients seeking compensation for the exposure of their personal and medical information.

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Healthcare
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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DataBreaches.net · · International

WilmerHale Sued Over Client Personal Information Data Breach

A putative class action filed in federal court in Washington, D.C. accuses prominent law firm WilmerHale of negligence and breach of contract following a May data breach that allegedly exposed the personal information of thousands of clients. The plaintiffs are seeking millions of dollars in damages.

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The Record · · International

23andMe reaches $18 million settlement with states for massive breach

A coalition of 42 state attorneys general has reached an $18 million settlement with genetic testing company 23andMe over cybersecurity failures that resulted in a large-scale data breach. The settlement resolves multistate legal action stemming from the company's failure to adequately protect user data.

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DataBreaches.net · · International

Files relating to India’s largest nuclear power plant Kudankulam exposed in data breach

Munsif Vengattil and Aditya Kalra Ransomware group World Leaks has posted on the dark web a huge cache of files related to India’s largest nuclear plant, including purported blueprints of parts of its ​facilities and supplier details — information it labelled as coming from Reliance Group. The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, located in the southern... Source

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DataBreaches.net · · International

AU: Partnered Health Data Breach Exposes Patient Records at Family Clinics

Partnered Health, an Australian healthcare chain operating family medical clinics, has disclosed a cyberattack that exposed patient records across at least sixteen affected locations. The breach may include treatment information alongside personal data.

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Healthcare
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

Physicians Primary Care of Southwest Florida Agrees to Data Breach Settlement

Physicians Primary Care of Southwest Florida has agreed to a settlement following a cyberattack in September 2024 that exposed patient data. The breach affected a primary care provider serving patients across Southwest Florida.

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DataBreaches.net · · International

Synopsys Finds No Evidence of Data Breach Amid Bosch Hack Claims

Eduard Kovacs reports: A new ransomware group named D1R in recent days listed Synopsys and Bosch on its Tor-based leak website. The cybercriminals claimed to have exploited a vulnerability in Synopsys’ website to access a corporate client database containing 40,000 entries, and they are threatening to leak the stolen data unless a ransom is paid.... Source

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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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