Why are data breaches involving kids’ medical records such a big deal and why are these cases getting settled faster?
In a Bank Info Security’s article titled “Pediatric Practice, IT Vendor Settle $5.15M Breach Suit,” Steven Teppler, Partner and Chief Cybersecurity Legal Officer at the firm, explains how children’s health data can be used for fraud years later, which makes these cases riskier for defendants. That risk, combined with high legal costs, is one reason companies are settling sooner.
Steven also warns healthcare organizations to be careful about who they work with, especially IT vendors, and to make sure contracts cover things like reporting security incidents, vendor accountability, and insurance.
Read the full article to learn how you can better protect sensitive patient data: https://bit.ly/4oAzQDy
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