Steven Ertelt reports the follow-up to an improper disposal of patient records breach covered previously on this site: The federal government has found three Michigan abortion businesses guilty of violating the HIPAA statutes as a result of their illegally dumping patient records in trash bins outside their facilities. Local pro-life advocates found the records in the…
Author: Dissent
Education sector most affected by malware
Angela Moscaritolo reports: During the first six months of 2010, academia was the sector most impacted by malware, according to a report issued Monday by anti-virus firm Trend Micro. The report, which covers cybercrime incidents from January to June, states that 44 percent of all malware infections hit schools and universities, which often have “complex, distributed…
PA: Nurse Could Lose License for Snooping
Dave Bohman reports on a case where snooping for personal reasons not only led to termination of the job, but may also cost a nurse her license to practice: In the wake of a WNEP investigative story this summer, Pennsylvania’s Department of State is taking steps to revoke the nursing license of Naomi Ryan, who…
UK: Patient records left in Stafford Hospital car park
Confidential records of patients at Stafford Hospital have been found in the Accident and Emergency car park. Bosses at Stafford Hospital have said such incidents are rare and confirmed any breaches of security would be taken seriously. Brenda and Stephen Yeomans, bo th 46, were visiting Brenda’s father on Wednesday evening when they saw a…
International Credit Card Fraudsters Arrested in Russia
HostExploit reports: The Office of the Interior Ministry to the Russian Federation has reported on the arrest of an international criminal group using fake credit cards to steal more than $1.96 million (20 million rubles) from Russian and foreign banks. Following investigations carried out by Department ‘K’ of Internal Affairs more than 50 members of the…
NC: Opinion : Do You Know Where Your Health Records Are?
Daren Bakst writes: … Recently, there was outrage over a proposal by the state sheriffs’ association that would allow sheriffs to have access to individual prescription information regarding painkillers and controlled substances. [see previous coverage here — Dissent] While this outrage is justified, it misses an even bigger point. North Carolina government officials already have…