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Published on 16:51 GMT

Blue Shield of California Data Breach Exposes Health Information of 4.7 Million Members

Blue Shield of California is facing backlash after disclosing that the personal health information of approximately 4.7 million members was unknowingly shared with Google’s advertising platforms for nearly three years. The exposure, triggered by a …

Source: Techstory - Neutral
Published on 16:40 GMT

HIPAA highlights: 2 disturbing class actions, OCR risk analysis enforcement

Walt Whitman penned in The Poet in Nature, “Sane, random, negligent hours, wandering the negligent paths.” The two class actions filed within a week against different hospitals can hardly be described as “sane” and illustrate conduct that is more severe …

Source: Physicians Practice - Neutral
Published on 09:25 GMT

GMH clarifies settlement over alleged privacy act violations

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights and the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority have come to an agreement, settling a potential privacy act violation related to two complaints that alleged patient health information with …

Source: The Guam Daily Post - Neutral
Published on 11:03 GMT

Autism Autism Proposal to Create Federal Autism Registry Stokes Fear in Disability Advocates Culling data from medical ...

Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter This week, National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya sent shockwaves through the autism community by announcing the creation of a “disease registry” to …

Source: The 74 - Neutral
Published on 01:48 GMT

Blue Shield says it shared health info on up to 4.7M patients with Google Ads

US health insurance giant Blue Shield of California handed sensitive health information belonging to as many as 4.7 million members to Google's advertising empire, likely without these individuals' knowledge or consent. The data shared may have …

Source: The Register - Neutral
Published on Apr 23, 2025

RFK Jr.’s medical record plan frightens autistic people and their parents

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Apr 23, 2025

California-based PIH Health to pay $600,000 for 2019 phishing attack

April 23 (UPI) -- A June 2019 phishing attack that compromised the personal information of 189,763 patients of California-based PIH Health will cost the healthcare provider $600,000, Health and Human Services officials announced Wednesday. The HHS Office …

Source: United Press International (UPI) - Neutral
Published on Apr 23, 2025

Privacy Policy Basics

In today’s digital landscape, privacy policies have evolved from obscure legal documents into essential corporate governance tools. As data privacy regulations expand globally, organizations face increasing compliance challenges and potential liability. …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Apr 23, 2025

5 Industries Where Data Protection is Shaping the Future

In an increasingly digital world, data protection has become a cornerstone of modern business practices. As data breaches, cyber-attacks, and privacy concerns continue to make headlines, industries across the globe are placing greater emphasis on securing …

Source: BCW - Neutral
Published on Apr 23, 2025

Viewpoint: California’s Latest Insurance Privacy Bill Would Add Layer of Regulation

California lawmakers are once again turning their attention to consumer privacy—this time with a laser focus on the insurance sector. At a moment when insurance companies are already navigating a minefield of data privacy laws, the newly proposed Senate …

Source: Insurance Journal - Neutral
Published on Apr 23, 2025

After $25K settlement fine over 2 cyber incidents, GMHA commits to action plan

After agreeing to pay a settlement fine of $25,000 over two cyber incidents that included a ransomware attack, the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority on Tuesday said it not only addressed immediate concerns from 2018 and 2023 but is also “well ahead” on some …

Source: Pacific Daily News - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 22, 2025

Bankrupt 23andMe faces growing questions over data privacy

Dive Brief: 23andMe is facing questions from top Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee over the privacy safeguards the bankrupt genetic testing company intends to implement in the event of a sale or transfer of customer data. In a Thursday …

Source: CFO Dive - Pending
Published on Apr 22, 2025

Florida Bar Urges Law Firms to Adopt Incident Response Plans: A Call to Action for Legal Professionals

In late March 2025, the Florida Bar Board of Governors unanimously endorsed the recommendation of its Special Committee on Cybersecurity and Privacy Law that law firms should adopt written incident response plans (IRPs) to better prepare for and respond to …

Source: Jackson Lewis - Neutral
Published on Apr 22, 2025

Tokenization Market to Reach USD 15 Billion by 2035 | Growth to Surge as Businesses Adopt Enhanced Security Solutions

Tokenization market is witnessing significant growth, driven by rising data security concerns and the adoption of tokenization technologies in finance. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report …

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Published on Apr 22, 2025

Iowa lawmakers pass bill creating ‘school safety assessment teams’

Iowa schools can establish safety teams to address and prevent school violence. Teams would include school staff, law enforcement, and mental health professionals. Information sharing within the teams aims to improve early intervention and threat …

Source: Des Moines Register - Iowa - Pending
Published on Apr 21, 2025

23andWho? The fate of your DNA data after the 23andMe bankruptcy

Now, the company and its assets could potentially be sold to an entity that has a different agenda for millions of individuals’ genetic information. In that event, genetic information could be used for research on genetic diseases, identification of …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Feds fine GMH $25K over 2 cyber incidents, including ransomware

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority agreed to pay a $25,000 fine and take several actions after cyber incidents in 2018 and 2023, including a ransomware attack, led to potential violations of federal law on the protection of patient health information. …

Source: Pacific Daily News - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 21, 2025

AWS Application Migration Service Achieves DOD Impact Level 5 Authorization

"Amazon Web Services Logo" by Amazon.com Inc., Copyright © Amazon Web Services Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 The Application Migration Service of Amazon Web Services has secured authorization for Department of Defense Cloud …

Source: ExecutiveBiz - Neutral
Published on Apr 20, 2025

Congress to investigate 23andMe's handling of sensitive data

Following biotechnology company 23andMe's filing for bankruptcy, losing its CEO, and trying to find a buyer last month, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce launched an investigation into the genetic data company's handling of customers' …

Source: Mashable SE Asia - Left-wing

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 15:11 GMT

Mitolyn Safety Report 2025: Exposing Fake Reviews, Hidden Complaints & Where to Buy the Real Supplement

New York City, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In This Article, You'll Discover: What makes Mitolyn's formula unique, and how does it support long-term weight management through mitochondrial health The real story behind Mitolyn's complaints …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 15:41 GMT

Body Shapewear Market Size to Hit USD 6.18 Billion by 2034 | says Consumer Goods Experts

Ottawa, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global body shapewear market size was valued at USD 2.81 billion in 2024 and is predicted to hit around USD 6.18 billion by 2034, a study published by Towards Consumer Goods a sister firm of Precedence …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 15:15 GMT

TSSA Recognized for Safety Excellence for the 4th Consecutive Year

TORONTO, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is proud to announce that it has been recognized—once again—with a 5-Star Safety Cultures Award by Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) magazine. This marks the …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 14:05 GMT

Mitolyn Reviews Consumer Reports: Critical Complaints & Customer Reviews Reported!

MIAMI, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Let’s be honest—weight loss supplements are everywhere, and most of them come with big promises and flashy claims. So when I first heard about Mitolyn, I was curious but doubtful. But before jumping on the hype …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry, Media, Advertising & PR ...

Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:08 GMT

Risk of False Positive Results with Certain Capillary Blood Collection Tubes Used with Magellan Diagnostics LeadCare ...

Date Issued: April 24, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting health care providers and laboratory staff of reports that falsely elevated (false positive) results have occurred when using ASP Global’s RAM Scientific SAFE-T-FILL Micro …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:56 GMT

Risk of False Positive Results with Certain Capillary Blood Collection Tubes Used with Magellan Diagnostics LeadCare ...

Date Issued: April 24, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting health care providers and laboratory staff of reports that falsely elevated (false positive) results have occurred when using ASP Global’s RAM Scientific SAFE-T-FILL Micro …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on April 24, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Contraline Announces 24-Month Safety and Efficacy Results from First-in-Human Trial of ADAM™

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Contraline, a clinical-stage male contraception company, today announced that participants in the First-in-Human clinical trial of ADAM™ (“The ADAM Study”) have reached a critical …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Science ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 12:59 GMT

Brand Safety Institute and Compliant Launch Industry-First Data Integrity Dashboard

NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brand Safety Institute (BSI), an organization advancing brand safety through thought leadership, community, education, and certification, and Compliant, the technology brands rely on for data integrity, have …

Distribution channels: Media, Advertising & PR, Technology ...

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:52 GMT

Shift Law Joins Brand Action as Official Sponsor

Shift Law, a Toronto - based intellectual property (IP) law firm, sponsors Brand Action—uniting trademark pros to aid crisis-impacted communities worldwide. TORONTO, CANADA, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shift Law P.C., a Toronto-based …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:16 GMT

Update on OHCHR Sri Lanka Accountability Project Report and Universal Jurisdiction

“The repository now contains over 101,000 items sourced from more than 530 entities, including contributions from over 300 witnesses and 230 organizations”, WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “The latest …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 14:28 GMT

Canadian experts urge protection for children from escalating heat in schools and child care settings

Extreme heat events caused by climate change jeopardize children’s health and learning OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid warnings of near record heat ahead in 2025, the Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health …

Distribution channels: Education, Environment ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Vegas Stronger Merges with ABC Therapy to Expand Behavioral Health Access for Spanish-Speaking Communities in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vegas Stronger, a nonprofit organization providing compassionate behavioral healthcare to underserved communities in the Las Vegas Valley, is proud to announce a merger with ABC …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Thomas J. Henry Philanthropy Center Slated to Open in Corpus Christi This Fall

New chapter Opens in Thomas J. Henry's efforts to support community initiatives beyond the courtroom NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomas J. Henry Law In a bold step toward deepening his roots in the …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 12:51 GMT

Jury Clears Cutter Financial Group

Jury Clears Cutter Financial Group of Intentional Fraud and Finds It Adopted & Implemented Adequate Compliance Policies & Procedures FALMOUTH, MA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cutter Financial Group LLC (CFG) today …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 11:28 GMT

CaseFox Introduces New AI Document Generation Feature for Law Firms

CaseFox’s new AI feature helps lawyers generate legal documents in minutes, cutting drafting time by up to 70%. MILPITAS, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CaseFox, the trusted name in legal technology since 2011, has …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 09:45 GMT

Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges a Day Laborer in Louisiana Who Now Has Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer to Please ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging a person in Louisiana who was a day laborer decades ago and has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer to …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 17:14 GMT

INVESTOR ALERT: Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMCI); DiCello ...

SAN DIEGO, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMCI) (“Treace Medical” or the “Company”) securities …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:29 GMT

BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations – Investors Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky for More ...

NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. ("BigBear.ai Holdings" or the "Company") (NYSE: BBAI) of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS DEFINITION: The …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:27 GMT

Geron Corporation Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact Levi & Korsinsky Before May 12, 2025 to Discuss Your ...

NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Geron Corporation ("Geron" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GERN) of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:24 GMT

April 28, 2025 Deadline: Contact Levi & Korsinsky to Join Class Action Suit Against QUBT

NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Quantum Computing Inc. ("Quantum Computing Inc." or the "Company") (NASDAQ: QUBT) of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS DEFINITION: The …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:24 GMT

Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Sana Biotechnology, Inc. Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff ...

NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Sana Biotechnology, Inc. ("Sana Biotechnology, Inc." or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SANA) of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS DEFINITION: …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:24 GMT

Class Action Filed Against Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (TMCI) Seeking Recovery for Investors – Contact Levi & ...

NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. ("Treace Medical Concepts, Inc." or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TMCI) of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:23 GMT

Contact Levi & Korsinsky by May 12, 2025 Deadline to Join Class Action Against Fluence Energy, Inc. (FLNC)

NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Fluence Energy, Inc. ("Fluence Energy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FLNC) of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:23 GMT

IBTA LAWSUIT ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Ibotta, Inc. Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline

NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Ibotta, Inc. ("Ibotta" or the "Company") (NYSE: IBTA) of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:19 GMT

TFII LAWSUIT ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies TFI International Inc. Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming ...

NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in TFI International Inc. ("TFI International Inc." or the "Company") (NYSE: TFII) of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS DEFINITION: The …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:17 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT for VTRS, CGC, ECG, and TMCI: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Class Actions on ...

LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:12 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT for TBBK, ZYXI, PPTA, and UCTT: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Class Actions on ...

LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

West Coast Trial Lawyers, Prominent California Personal Injury and Employment Law Firm led by Former Federal Prosecutor ...

LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, West Coast Trial Lawyers (WCTL) announced the expansion of a new Lemon Law Division in California. The full service firm, consistently featured on local and national TV and respected for its track …

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