Nick Watson reports: A Hall County Sheriff’s Office deputy was charged with computer invasion of privacy and violation of oath related to “unauthorized procurement of personal data for his own personal gain,” according to the sheriff’s office. Michael Lusk, 49, of Cleveland was charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following an investigation requested by…
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NY: Nurse took patient info to new employer (and no, it’s not the Jacobi Medical Center breach)
For the second time this week, we learn that a departing employee took information to their new job. First it was the Jacobi Medical Center case, where the employee’s motives were reportedly innocent: she wanted the information in case she ever had to follow-up on work she had done. Now it’s the University of Rochester Medical Center, where…
OH: Former National Guardsman charged with ID theft
WKBN reports: A former National Guardsman is now charged with theft of public money and aggravated identity theft. Jack Reppart, 46, of Southington worked as a recruiting assistant to the Ohio Army National Guard. He’s accused of using the means of identification of six people to steal approximately $14,000 from the Department of Defense between…
More than 4 years later, police officer indicted for alleged misuse of database and coercion
WKYC reports: A former North Olmsted police officer has been indicted for abusing his official position, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty said. The Grand Jury voted to charge Brian Bielozer, 41, of Westlake, with two felony counts of Unauthorized Use of Property and two misdemeanor counts of Coercion. He is to be arraigned June…
GA: Former Columbus car salesman makes court appearance on ID theft charges
Jenyne Donaldson reports: A Columbus man appeared in Recorder’s court Wednesday, facing several counts of identify fraud and a parole violation. Police searched Frederick Williams’ home and found he had the names of at least 150 people including their social security numbers, birth dates, credit card information with security codes even their credit scores. In…
Medical Management LLC’s insider breach impacts patients of 40 providers (Update2)
Update: NorthJersey.com reports that the “Medical Management LLC” involved in this breach is based in North Carolina. One rogue employee at Medical Management LLC is resulting in 40 of the billing company’s clients having to notify patients. Medical Management is handling the notifications (template), but even so, this is not the way hospitals want to be in…