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Breach
DataBreaches.net · · International

Natural Resources Wales confirms data breach due to human error

Natural Resources Wales, a Welsh public body, accidentally published a spreadsheet on its website containing sensitive personal data about current and former employees. The exposed information reportedly included ethnicity, disability status, religion, sexual orientation, and caring responsibilities.

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Breach
BleepingComputer · · International

IDScan sued over alleged data breach affecting 153 million drivers

Identity verification company IDScan faces multiple lawsuits after hackers allegedly broke into its systems and offered to sell data from more than 153 million driver's licenses on the open market.

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Enforcement
DataBreaches.net · · International

Ledger faces $500 million class action over data breaches

Ledger, the hardware cryptocurrency wallet company, is facing a $500 million class action lawsuit filed by a customer who alleges the company failed to adequately protect user data and did not take meaningful corrective steps after prior breaches.

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DataBreaches.net · · International

TR: Fine for famous kebab chain that allowed theft of 500 thousand customers’ data

Turkey's data protection authority fined restaurant chain Baydöner after a breach exposed the personal data of over 500,000 customers, including names, phone numbers, email addresses, and location information. The investigation found the company had no system in place to detect unusual activity before the theft occurred.

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Healthcare
HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Resource Center of Dallas Notifies 12,500 Patients About Cyber Incident

Resource Center of Dallas has notified approximately 12,500 patients that their information was exposed in a cyber incident, joining several other healthcare organizations — including Kern Psychiatric Health and Wellness Center and The Asthma Center — in recently disclosing breaches.

Who should care: Healthcare professionals · Privacy officers · Compliance

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Breach
HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Midwest Spine and Brain Institute Impacted by Vendor Ransomware Attack

Midwest Spine and Brain Institute, along with Brookhaven ENT Allergy and Facial Surgery and Digestive Disease Center, have disclosed data breaches stemming from a ransomware attack on a shared vendor. The incidents follow a pattern of healthcare providers being exposed through third-party service relationships.

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Breach
HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Healthcare Data Breach Statistics – Updated for 2026

The HIPAA Journal has published an updated compilation of healthcare data breach statistics drawing on records from the Department of Health and Human Services dating back to October 2009. The report tracks the scale and trend of reported breaches across the U.S. healthcare sector over more than fifteen years.

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Breach
DataBreaches.net · · International

CNIL: Health data breach: €500,000 fine imposed on the Loire Private Hospital

France's data protection authority, the CNIL, fined the Loire Private Hospital €500,000 after an attacker gained unauthorized access to its electronic patient record system during the summer of 2025, exposing data belonging to patients and some of their family members.

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DataBreaches.net · · International

The New School Safety Perimeter: Where Cybersecurity Meets Physical Security

Schools and universities increasingly tie student ID numbers to both digital systems and physical access controls — the same credential that logs a student into a portal may also open their dorm room. A breach of that central database can therefore compromise physical security across an entire campus, not just personal data.

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Breach
T The Hacker News · · International

Thomson Reuters Court Software Breach May Have Exposed SSNs and Sealed Data

A data breach affecting Thomson Reuters court software may have exposed Social Security numbers and sealed legal records, according to reports. The full scope of the incident has not been confirmed, but the nature of the data involved points to serious risks for individuals whose information passes through the legal system.

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Breach
HIPAA Journal · · US Federal

Five Healthcare Providers Report Ransomware-Related Data Breaches

Five healthcare providers across multiple states, including Alta Orthopaedics in California, Cornerstone Behavioral Healthcare in Maine, and Cameron Regional Medical Center, have confirmed data breaches tied to ransomware attacks. The disclosures signal another wave of criminal intrusions targeting medical organizations and the sensitive patient data they hold.

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DataBreaches.net · · International

North Dakota Supreme Court impacted by third-party data breach that has affected dozens of states

The North Dakota Supreme Court is among the victims of a data breach at C-Track, a third-party vendor used by court systems across the country. A criminal investigation is underway after the breach was disclosed to the court in late July.

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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.

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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.

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Breach
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.

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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.

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Breach
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.

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Breach
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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Breach
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.

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Breach
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.

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Breach
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.

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