173,000 Patients Impacted by Chord Specialty Dental Partners Email Data Breach The healthcare sector has recently experienced a significant data breach involving Chord Specialty Dental Partners, which has potentially compromised the personal information of approximately 173,000 patients. This incident raises critical concerns for both the affected individuals and the broader…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released draft guidance on artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled medical devices, signaling an increase in regulatory oversight in this evolving field. Dr. Scott Schell, the chief medical officer at IT consulting firm Cognizant, emphasized that although the guidance is non-binding, it represents a pivotal shift…
Sunflower Medical Group Faces Lawsuit Following Extensive Data Breach Involving 221,000 Records In a significant development in the realm of data security, Sunflower Medical Group has been named in a lawsuit stemming from a substantial data breach that has compromised over 221,000 patient records. The breach raises serious concerns regarding…
Settlement Marks Fifth HIPAA Enforcement Action Tied to Risk Analysis Initiative In a significant settlement, a fitness and wellness services provider based in Illinois has agreed to a payment of nearly $228,000 to federal regulators following a breach incident attributed to IT misconfiguration. This settlement is the result of investigations…
New Insights on HIPAA Security Rule from Security Researcher In a recent development concerning healthcare cybersecurity, a security researcher has provided critical insights into compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule. This exploration into HIPAA’s implications highlights ongoing vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector and raises…
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…
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…
Privacy Laws in the U.S.: A Complex Landscape In an age where our online interactions are increasingly scrutinized, understanding who is managing our personal data becomes crucial. While those ubiquitous “Accept Cookies” banners might seem trivial, they signify a deeper issue regarding how personal data is collected and managed in…
As cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent, organizations globally must enhance their security measures. Concurrently, governments are intensifying regulations aimed at addressing these evolving threats. This shift positions compliance not merely as a procedural task but as a vital strategic initiative. Institutions are now tasked with aligning their cybersecurity frameworks with international…
