Hospital Sisters Health System Settles $7.6M Cyberattack Lawsuit
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has settled a class action lawsuit for $7.6 million following a cyberattack that affected the personal health information of nearly 900,000 individuals. The settlement includes financial compensation for those impacted, with affected individuals eligible for up to $5,000 for documented losses and 24 months of free credit monitoring. While HSHS maintains it did not commit any wrongdoing, the lawsuit highlights significant concerns about data security negligence in healthcare systems. This case underscores the ongoing risks of cyber threats to healthcare organizations and the importance of strengthening data protection measures to safeguard patient information.
