Legal expert David Holtzman, founder of HITprivacy LLC, highlighted the complexities surrounding the impending realignment of federal regulations that govern the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records under 42 CFR Part 2, particularly in relation to HIPAA’s privacy requirements. As the updates unfold, Holtzman emphasizes that the changes are…
Data Breach at Munson Healthcare Affects 120,000 Patients In a significant cybersecurity incident, Munson Healthcare recently disclosed that approximately 120,000 patients may have had their personal information compromised due to a breach involving a third-party vendor. This situation attracted the attention of Michigan’s Attorney General, Dana Nessel, who issued a…
Data Breach at Orange: 1.3 Million Customers Affected In a significant cybersecurity incident, French telecommunications giant Orange has reported a second major data breach within a span of just three months. This latest attack has resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to 1.3 million customers from its online…
As the mid-February compliance deadline looms for new regulations aimed at aligning federal laws governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder records with HIPAA, treatment facilities supported by federal funding are facing crucial uncertainties. Legal expert Aleksandra Vold, a partner at the law firm BakerHostetler, emphasized that several significant questions…
Cybercriminals Exploit Psychological Triggers to Compromise Security In an unsettling development within the cybersecurity landscape, recent reports reveal how hackers are leveraging psychological manipulation to infiltrate systems and access sensitive data. Specifically, these cybercriminals frequently utilize three core psychological triggers that prompt individuals into swift, often ill-considered actions. This strategy…
Bitly, a leading URL shortening service, is currently grappling with a significant data breach that puts user account credentials at risk. In a blog post released yesterday, the company alerted its users that their account details may have been compromised in an incident involving potential unauthorized access to sensitive information.…
Merav Vered Vice President, GRC & Strategic Initiatives, Vendict Merav Vered holds the position of Vice President for Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) and Strategic Initiatives at Vendict. In this role, she plays a pivotal part in overseeing the GRC team while developing methodologies that integrate seamlessly with Vendict’s…
Transforming Contracts in the Wake of Data Privacy Legislation The Indian hospitality sector is currently experiencing a profound reassessment of its contractual agreements, catalyzed by the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. Hotel operators are pursuing renegotiations of existing contracts with global partners and booking platforms,…
Sean Tufts: Championing Cybersecurity in Industrial Sectors Field CTO, Industrial, Claroty Sean Tufts stands at the forefront of cybersecurity, renowned for his extensive expertise in industrial security. As the Field Chief Technology Officer at Claroty, he combines comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity practices with strong leadership in go-to-market strategies, driven by…