INTEGRIS Data Breach Compromises Personal Patient Information
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Contributed by: Frank Nydam
Summary
INTEGRIS Health patients' personal data compromised; breach affects over 2 million. Network offers 24-month identity protection, lawyer recommends prompt setup. INTEGRIS takes steps to bolster security, remains susceptible to new threats. Hospitals avoid lawsuits by following US Health Department guidelines; penalized for failing to provide data protection. Prior OSU Center for Health Services breach led to $875,000 settlement for delayed notifications.
