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Proposed Legislation Aims to Provide HIPAA-Style Protections for Consumer Health Data

Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Senate HELP Committee Chair Advocates for Data Protection in Wearable Tech and Health Applications Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 7, 2025 Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., a physician and chair of the Senate HELP Committee, is advocating for legislation aimed at aligning new consumer health…

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Starting Your Compliance Journey? Discover How Intruder Can Assist You

Navigating compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR presents significant challenges for organizations. Nonetheless, Intruder stands out by streamlining these processes. By focusing on essential criteria for vulnerability management, Intruder facilitates a smoother compliance journey for businesses. This article explores how organizations can satisfy the requirements of…

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Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services Settles Data Breach Litigation for $850K – The HIPAA Journal

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services Settles Data Breach Lawsuit for $850,000 In a significant move following a data breach incident, Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) has agreed to pay $850,000 to settle litigation linked to the unauthorized exposure of sensitive patient information. This settlement underscores the ongoing challenges that…

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The Next Era of Network Security: Automated Internal and External Penetration Testing

In the current landscape of heightened cyber threats, it is imperative for organizations to robustly protect against cyberattacks. Traditional penetration testing has its merits but often presents challenges such as high costs and limited frequency. Automated internal and external network pentesting emerges as a transformative solution, equipping entities to proactively…

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Australia Imposes First-Ever Fine Under Privacy Act for Laboratory Breach

Data Breach Notification, Data Privacy, Data Security Australian Clinical Labs Fined $5.8 Million for 2022 Data Theft Incident Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 9, 2025 An Australian court has mandated a $5.8 million penalty against Australian Clinical Labs for deficiencies in data management during a data theft incident in…

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