Pharmacies Giving Patient Records to Police without Warrants
Add pharmacies to the list of industries that are giving private data to the police without a warrant.
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HMG Healthcare Says Data Breach Impacts 40 Facilities
The compromised information includes names, contact information, dates of birth, health information, medical treatment details, Social Security numbers, and employee records.
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Ransomware Gang Claims Attack on Capital Health
The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have stolen over 7 terabytes of data from hospital system Capital Health.
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4.5 Million Individuals Affected by Data Breach at HealthEC
HealthEC says personal information received from business partners was compromised in a July 2023 data breach.
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Unveiling the true cost of healthcare cybersecurity incidents
As healthcare organizations increasingly rely on interconnected systems, electronic health records, and telemedicine, the industry becomes a prime target for malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities. The consequences of a cybersecurity breac… Continue reading Unveiling the true cost of healthcare cybersecurity incidents
Integris Health Data Breach Could Impact Millions
Integris Health has started informing patients of a data breach impacting their personal information.
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Police Get Medical Records without a Warrant
More unconstrained surveillance:
Lawmakers noted the pharmacies’ policies for releasing medical records in a letter dated Tuesday to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra. The letter—signed by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), and Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.)—said their investigation pulled information from briefings with eight big prescription drug suppliers.
They include the seven largest pharmacy chains in the country: CVS Health, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Cigna, Optum Rx, Walmart Stores, Inc., The Kroger Company, and Rite Aid Corporation. The lawmakers also spoke with Amazon Pharmacy…
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CISA Flags Gaps in Healthcare Org’s Security Posture, Issues Security Guidance
The US cybersecurity agency CISA issues cybersecurity recommendations for the healthcare and public health sector.
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Information-blocking rule in 21st Century Cures Act redefines data exchange in healthcare
A Verato survey offers perspectives on the data management strategies of healthcare executives, highlighting the crucial role of Healthcare Master Data Management (hMDM) in addressing key gaps, facilitating seamless data exchange, and aligning with the… Continue reading Information-blocking rule in 21st Century Cures Act redefines data exchange in healthcare
CISO Conversations: Three Leading CISOs in the Modern Healthcare Sector
SecurityWeek discusses the role of security leadership with three CISOs in one of the world’s most attacked sectors: healthcare.
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