Massive Data Breach Affects 1.6 Million Patients at Planned Parenthood Clinics
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
A data breach affecting 1.6 million patients linked to Planned Parenthood clinics has been reported, following unauthorized access to sensitive information at the Laboratory Services Cooperative, a nonprofit medical testing entity. The breach, which occurred in October 2024, compromised personal and health data, including names, addresses, medical records, and financial details. In response, the cooperative is offering up to 24 months of complimentary identity and credit monitoring and has set up a call center for affected individuals. The incident has raised significant concerns about identity theft and the potential misuse of the exposed data, prompting a federal investigation.
