The article discusses the increasing incidence of data breaches in plastic surgery practices, particularly concerning the security of sensitive patient information such as nude photos. It raises questions about the potential negligence of healthcare providers who do not implement strong data protection measures against cyber threats. The case of Hankins & Sohn Plastic Surgery Associates is highlighted, where a significant breach occurred, leading to a class action lawsuit. The article suggests that practitioners should be expected to have adequate security in place to protect against foreseeable attacks and explores the accountability of those who fail in this regard.
The serious data breach at Hankins & Sohn Plastic Surgery has sparked concerns about the duty of care that medical practitioners have towards their patients regarding data security.
When evaluating cases of negligence in data security practices, we must critically assess whether medical facilities took sufficient preventative measures to protect sensitive patient information.
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