A mobile phone company is reportedly reaching a settlement related to a recent data breach incident, offering payouts of $25,000 to eligible parties affected by the compromise. This development has raised questions among impacted individuals regarding their qualification for compensation. The breach appears to have targeted a segment of the…
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a reminder to patrons of the beleaguered biotech company 23andMe regarding their rights to manage and delete their genetic information. This advisory underscores protections established under California’s Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), particularly pertinent as 23andMe…
On March 20, 2025, Lafayette Federal Credit Union (LFCU) reported a data breach to the Attorney General of California, revealing that an unauthorized individual accessed an employee’s email account. This incident compromised sensitive consumer information, prompting LFCU to notify affected individuals through data breach notification letters after concluding their investigation.…
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP, a prominent law firm with a focus on class action lawsuits, has announced an investigation into a data breach involving Sunflower Medical Group, P.A. This incident raises significant concerns about the security of sensitive patient information and its implications for healthcare providers. Industry experts are advising…
Illinois Accountancy Firm Faces Legal Action Following Major Data Breach Affecting Over 217,000 Records A significant data breach has recently come to light involving an Illinois-based accountancy firm, which has sparked legal repercussions due to the exposure of more than 217,000 sensitive records. The breach has raised serious concerns about…
Australian Regulator Sues FIIG Securities for Inadequate Cybersecurity Measures Following 2023 Data Breach In a significant move highlighting the increasing accountability of financial institutions regarding cybersecurity, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has initiated legal action against FIIG Securities Limited. The lawsuit claims that the Brisbane-based investment firm failed…
Cybercrime, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Texas Incident Represents Largest Data Breach by a Health Plan Reported in 2025 Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • March 14, 2025 New Era Life Insurance Companies is notifying 355,500 individuals of a breach impacting their data, marking the year’s largest health data breach reported…
Recent developments have emerged regarding a significant data breach that has affected millions of Americans. A settlement has been proposed, which could see compensation of up to $10,000 for eligible claimants. The specifics of compensation vary depending on the claimant’s location and the personal impact of the breach. This lawsuit…
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has initiated legal proceedings against FIIG Securities Limited (FIIG), citing extensive and long-standing cybersecurity shortcomings. Filed in the Federal Court of Australia, the case underscores serious deficiencies in FIIG’s cybersecurity framework that persisted over a four-year span, culminating in a major data breach.…
