The recent data breach at Integris Health Inc. has led to a class-action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. This breach, discovered on November 28, 2023, involved unauthorized access to sensitive files, raising alarms about patient information security.
This situation took a more disturbing turn on December 24 when patients began receiving extortion emails from a group known as “DataLeakage.” The group claimed to have stolen data affecting over 2 million patients, including social security numbers, birthdates, addresses, phone numbers, and insurance details.
The lawsuit against Integris Health alleges that the healthcare provider failed to notify affected patients promptly. The data breach and subsequent extortion have raised serious concerns about potential identity theft and fraudulent activities.
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This article delves into the details of the breach, the response of Integris Health, and the broader implications for data security in the healthcare industry. It also examines the potential risks to patient privacy and the challenges healthcare providers face in protecting sensitive patient data.