Veterans Affairs' Nurse Charged With Unlawfully Accessing Patient Health Information
A nurse unlawfully accessed a veteran's health information, highlighting the importance of privacy and the serious consequences of insider threats in healthcare.
Hospitals' legal win shows HIPAA's limits in shielding patient data
The recent legal decision enables hospitals to use tracking technologies, potentially exposing patient data to marketers and online brokers.
HHS Office for Civil Rights Imposes a $1.19 Million Penalty Against Gulf Coast Pain Consultants for HIPAA Security Rule Violations
Gulf Coast Pain Consultants faces a $1.19 million penalty for significant HIPAA Security Rule violations due to unauthorized access by a former contractor.
Hospitals' legal win shows HIPAA's limits in shielding patient data
The recent legal decision enables hospitals to use tracking technologies, potentially exposing patient data to marketers and online brokers.
HHS Office for Civil Rights Imposes a $1.19 Million Penalty Against Gulf Coast Pain Consultants for HIPAA Security Rule Violations
Gulf Coast Pain Consultants faces a $1.19 million penalty for significant HIPAA Security Rule violations due to unauthorized access by a former contractor.
Man Who Illegally Accessed Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Medical Records Before Her Death Gets Prison Time
A former healthcare worker was sentenced to 24 months in prison for illegally accessing and disclosing Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's medical records.
Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with cancer reports
Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia while serving a 16-year prison sentence, complicating his ongoing legal battles.
Texas Sues for Access to Records of Women Seeking Out-of-State Abortions
Texas has sued to block federal rules on medical record privacy related to out-of-state abortions, claiming they conflict with state law.
Texas AG drops "abusive" attempt to get info about trans kids from Seattle hospital
Attorney General Paxton drops pursuit of transgender patient information from Seattle Children's Hospital.
Ontario public sector sees jump in snooping cases, privacy commissioner says | CBC News
Ontario public institutions reported over 10,000 privacy breaches, with a 34% rise in snooping incidents; only health and youth sectors must report, undermining public trust.