New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Fortify Healthcare Cybersecurity with Enhanced Regulations and Support Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 8, 2025 A bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators has reintroduced a significant cybersecurity bill aimed at enhancing protections in the healthcare sector. (Image: U.S. Congress) A bipartisan group of four U.S.…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Class Action Lawsuit Claims Web Trackers Misused Patient Data Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 2, 2025 Kaiser Permanente has agreed to pay up to $47.5 million to resolve class action litigation related to its website tracking activities. Kaiser Permanente has reached…
Federal Enforcement of Information Blocking Regulations Begins Nearly a decade after the enactment of information blocking regulations under the 21st Century Cures Act, federal enforcement efforts are finally gaining momentum. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is intensifying its focus on practices that impede access to, exchange…
A recent settlement of $6.5 million has been reached in the class action lawsuit filed against Omni Family Health, concerning a significant data breach that compromised sensitive patient information. This case, highlighted by The HIPAA Journal, underscores the ongoing challenges faced by healthcare organizations in safeguarding personal health data from…
Discovery Practice Management Settles Lawsuit Over 2020 Data Breach In a significant development for the cybersecurity landscape, Discovery Practice Management has reached a settlement regarding a data breach that occurred in 2020. This incident has raised concerns among business owners about the vulnerabilities inherent in the handling of sensitive patient…
Cybersecurity Acquisition Marks New Chapter for Cyber Cops in New Delhi New Delhi, India – November 13: In an increasingly interconnected digital landscape plagued by data breaches, ransomware, and compliance challenges, Cyber Cops is set to redefine the parameters of cyber defense. Under the leadership of CEO Sanbir Kapoor and…
On November 7, a hacker on a forum began offering what they claimed to be 353 GB of data from Doctor Alliance, a Texas-based vendor specializing in services for healthcare providers. The seller indicated the package consists of 1,240,640 files, cautioning potential buyers that “all your data will be sold”…
Wakefield & Associates Reports Client Data Breach In a recent development, Wakefield & Associates has publicly disclosed a breach involving sensitive client data. The incident highlights the ongoing vulnerabilities organizations face amidst a complex cybersecurity landscape. The breach, which reportedly impacts a significant number of clients, raises alarming concerns about…
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…
