Lehigh Valley Health Network Settles $65 Million Ransomware Lawsuit
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) will pay $65 million to settle a class-action lawsuit resulting from a ransomware attack that compromised patient data, including sensitive personal information. The lawsuit, filed by a cancer patient whose intimate images were leaked online, highlights LVHN's alleged failure to protect data in violation of HIPAA, resulting in the exposure of information for approximately 134,000 patients and staff members. The incident, which occurred in early 2023 after LVHN refused to meet the ransom demands, underscores the pressing need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in healthcare to safeguard patient privacy. Compensation for affected patients will vary based on specific circumstances.
