Lehigh Valley Health Network Reaches $65M Settlement After Ransomware Attack
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 03:13
Background of the Ransomware Incident
In a significant data breach, Lehigh Valley Health Network faced a ransomware attack that compromised sensitive information.
Settlement Agreement Details
The health network has agreed to a $65 million settlement affecting numerous patients and employees.
Scope of the Impact
- Numerous patients affected
- Significant data protection concerns
- Major implications for health data security
Legal Perspectives
The law firm Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky opines this is one of the largest settlements related to health data breaches.
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