Lehigh Valley Health Network Settles 2020 Data Breach for $1.5 Million
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has settled a data breach case from 2020 that affected about 3,000 patients' personal information, including names and Social Security numbers. The breach was linked to unauthorized access through a third-party vendor, prompting LVHN to pay $1.5 million to those impacted and to implement enhanced cybersecurity measures. The health network has committed to investing in advanced technologies and regular audits to improve data protection and regain community trust following the incident.
