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EP 226.5 Deep Dive. Shame on you. The IT Privacy and Security Weekly Update for the Week Ending January 21st. 2025
Data Privacy, Security, and Tech Trends in Early 2025
1. What was the scale of healthcare data breaches in the U.S. during 2024?
In 2024, the U.S. healthcare sector experienced a massive surge in cyberattacks, with approximately 720 reported breaches compromising an estimated 186 million user records. This exposed a vast amount of sensitive information, including names, contact details, Social Security numbers, and medical histories. This is approximately 56% of the US population.
2. How did UnitedHealth handle its data breach notification, and what are the implications for affected…
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