Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Healthcare Challenges in Timely and Accurate Data Breach Reporting Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • August 8, 2025 Image: Alera Group A brokerage firm based in Illinois, Alera Group, is notifying approximately 156,000 individuals that their protected health information (PHI) has been compromised due…
Alera Group Alerts 155,000 Individuals Following July 2024 Cybersecurity Breach The Alera Group has recently informed approximately 155,000 individuals about a significant hacking incident that occurred in July 2024. This breach underscores the escalating threat landscape faced by organizations today, particularly in terms of safeguarding sensitive information. The company, known…
Ransomware Attack on Arkansas Oncology Group Impacts Over 113,000 Patients In a significant data breach, the Arkansas Oncology Group reported a ransomware attack affecting approximately 113,500 individuals. This incident, as detailed by the HIPAA Journal, underscores the increasing threats posed by cybercriminals in the healthcare sector, which frequently stores sensitive…
The ongoing debate over the use of online tracking tools by both HIPAA and non-HIPAA regulated health entities remains a critical issue, highlighted by concerns surrounding data privacy, regulations, and legal implications. Elizabeth Hodge, a partner at Akerman law firm, emphasized that health information represents one of the most sensitive…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Voluntary Initiative Advocates for Standards and Patient Empowerment: A Privacy Perspective Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 31, 2025 President Donald Trump alongside leaders from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces a new strategy aimed at enhancing health data interoperability and access.…
3rd Party Risk Management, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Firm Confirms Ransom Payment for Assurance of Data Deletion Following Cyber Incident Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 30, 2025 Image: Getty Images Two law firms situated in Florida, with additional offices across the U.S., are alerting 282,100 individuals about potential…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Evolving Tech Standards and Regulatory Actions: What’s Hindering Full Access? Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 25, 2025 Despite improvements, patients continue to face challenges accessing their health data. (Image: Getty Images) Recent advancements in technology standards and federal regulations have eased patients’ access to…
New York Surgery Center Agrees to $250K Settlement Over HIPAA Violations In a significant legal development, a New York-based surgery center has reached a settlement of $250,000 concerning violations related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This settlement addresses failures in conducting proper risk analysis as well…
Understanding Data Privacy Risks in AI Implementations in Healthcare As the integration of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) and other AI tools expands within the healthcare sector, it is imperative that healthcare providers and their vendors thoroughly comprehend the potential data privacy risks under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act…
