Hospital can’t account for keys to bins of patient records for shredding – Friday, March 19, 2010 | 2:01 a.m. – Las Vegas Sun
But state health authorities have discovered an unknown number of unidentified people have keys to locked bins at the hospital where patient information sheets are deposited for shredding. UMC officials did not know who had keys to the bins, nor how many had been issued via Hospital can’t account for keys to bins of patient [...]
Westin hotel in LA reports possible data breach
People who stayed at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in Los Angeles last year and used their credit or debit card to eat there should keep a close eye on their bank statements. Hotel officials disclosed Friday that the hotel's four restaurants, along with its valet parking operation, may have been hacked at some [...]
Indian banker charged with online funds fraud
A senior Indian banker has been arrested by Indian police for an online fraud in which hackers siphoned close to 2.7 million Indian rupees ($60,000) from a bank account, a senior police official of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu said on Wednesday. via Indian banker charged with online funds fraud.
Blue Cross is sued over disclosing woman’s medical records | StarTribune.com
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, the state's largest health insurer, accidentally published a customer's personal medical information in a handbook prepared for 95,000 members of a popular health care plan, according to the woman's attorney. via Blue Cross is sued over disclosing woman’s medical records | StarTribune.com.
Martin Memorial statement regarding conclusion of patient privacy breach investigation » TCPalm.com
Martin Memorial has completed an internal investigation regarding a patient privacy breach that occurred Feb. 3 at Martin Memorial Medical Center. via Martin Memorial statement regarding conclusion of patient privacy breach investigation » TCPalm.com.
Breaches Affecting 500 or More Individuals
Breaches Affecting 500 or More Individuals As required by section 13402(e)(4) of the HITECH Act, the Secretary must post a list of breaches of unsecured protected health information affecting 500 or more individuals. The following breaches have been reported to the Secretary. The Methodist Hospital State: Texas Approx. # of Individuals Affected: 689 Date of [...]
Can Validating PCI Compliance Increase Your Vulnerability To A Breach?
PCI validation is not the same as PCI compliance. Validation is an assessment or judgment based on evidence. It is something you do once a year. Compliance is different. It is a state where you, the merchant, actually meet all the rules and procedures every day. via StorefrontBacktalk » Blog Archive » Can Validating PCI [...]
Connecticut goes after Health Net for breach
The state of Connecticut is suing health insurer Health Net, following a data breach that saw 446 000 Connecticut residents’ records compromised, it said yesterday. via Infosecurity USA – Connecticut goes after Health Net for breach.
SEC Approves Enhanced Disclosure About Risk, Compensation and Corporate Governance
In particular, the new rules require disclosures in proxy and information statements about: * The relationship of a company’s compensation policies and practices to risk management. via Press Release: SEC Approves Enhanced Disclosure About Risk, Compensation and Corporate Governance; 2009-268; Dec. 16, 2009.
Two Data Security Breaches Give State Attorneys General a Chance to Exercise Their New HIPAA Powers
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal (D) has emerged as possibly the first AG to take on a HIPAA investigation, and Arizona’s AG may also be pursuing a similar course. The larger of the two breaches that have come to the AGs’ attention was experienced by Health Net, Inc., which lost a portable external hard drive [...]
