In June, the HIPAA Journal reported a story that seems to be the trifecta of insider threat, third party risk, and medical technology risk. A terminated subcontractor employee of a medical transcription service stole at least one million patient records. The authorities arrested the individual, but it is unclear if any of the records were sold to malicious data brokers. At least one victim has filed a class action lawsuit against the parent company and the subcontractor. This class action lawsuit makes it evident that it is time to add civil litigation to the list of possible consequences as a…
Author: Bob Covello
Bob Covello
Bob Covello is a technology veteran with a passion for security topics. He is also a volunteer for various organizations focused on helping others both within and beyond the cybersecurity community.
