Atrium Health has issued notifications to nearly 586,000 individuals regarding a data breach related to its use of online tracking technologies in its patient portal. The healthcare provider conducted an initial review of its online technologies in June 2022, prompted by revelations regarding the use of third-party tracking tech by…
Investigation Launched into Data Privacy Violations at Anna Jaques Hospital On December 6, 2024, the law firm of Edelson Lechtzin LLP announced an investigation into potential data privacy breaches involving Anna Jaques Hospital, a nonprofit community hospital located in Newtown, Pennsylvania. This inquiry was prompted following the discovery of unauthorized…
Deloitte Denies Claims of Major Cybersecurity Breach from Ransomware Group Brain Cipher Deloitte UK has categorically denied allegations of a significant cybersecurity breach put forth by the ransomware group known as Brain Cipher. The group has claimed to have acquired over 1 terabyte of sensitive data from Deloitte, asserting that…
Rising Frequency of Data Breaches: A Cautionary Tale for Consumers In an alarming trend, data breaches continue to occur at astonishing rates, with an incident reported every 39 seconds in the United States. These breaches can have devastating effects, as one consumer’s experience illustrates. Identified here as Stephen, he fell…
Data Privacy Violations at Keesal, Young & Logan Under Investigation NEWTOWN, Pa., December 2, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edelson Lechtzin LLP has initiated a probe into data privacy violations allegedly involving Keesal, Young & Logan (KYL), a law firm with a notable presence across the Western United States and the…
Source: social media In 2017, Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the United States, experienced a significant data breach that compromised the sensitive personal information of approximately 147 million individuals. The breach exposed critical data, including Social Security numbers and addresses, raising serious concerns about identity theft…
In 2024, Washington state experienced a significant increase in data-breach notifications, raising alarms among business owners and cybersecurity professionals alike. Reports indicate that the surge is indicative of a broader pattern of cyber threats targeting organizations across various sectors. This uptick in incidents has prompted immediate concerns regarding the security…
Investigation Launched into Data Breach Involving OnePoint Patient Care NEWTOWN, Pa., Nov. 29, 2024 — The law firm Edelson Lechtzin LLP has announced an investigation into potential data privacy violations stemming from a significant data breach at OnePoint Patient Care, a hospice pharmacy service provider based in Tempe, Arizona. The…
Dohman, Akerlund & Eddy, a tax, accounting, and business consulting firm located in Aurora, Nebraska, has disclosed a significant data breach that has compromised the protected health information (PHI) of nearly 10,000 individuals. This incident highlights the growing concern over the security of sensitive data held by service firms, raising…
