Catalin Cimpanu reports that Paige Thompson, the suspect arrested on accusations of hacking Capital One, will have to remain in jail while awaiting trial. The judge ruled that Thompson was a flight risk, and a threat to herself and others, and should remain detained for the time being. Read more on ZDNet.
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Hospital Not Liable for Facebook Post of Patient Medical Records
Mary Anne Pazanowski reports that once again, a court has ruled that an employer is not liable for what an employee does if they the employee was not acting within the scope of their employment duties: An Indiana hospital isn’t liable for an employee’s unauthorized actions that allegedly led to the posting of a patient’s…
Suspect in Capital One data breach seeks release from jail
Gene Johnson of AP reports: Lawyers for a transgender woman charged in a massive data breach at Capital One want her released from federal custody, saying that for her to remain jailed with men is a serious threat to her mental health. Paige Thompson, of Seattle, was arrested last month after the FBI said she…
NZ: Medical centre receptionist dismissed after sharing patient history
Susan Edmunds reports: A medical centre receptionist has lost her job after telling a family gathering about a couple’s sexual health tests. The patients complained to the Privacy Commissioner when they discovered the woman had shared sensitive medical information about them. Read more on Stuff.
CBSA officer caught leaking police information to family members: internal docs
Catherine Tunney reports: A Canada Border Services Agency agent breached federal privacy law when she took a photo of confidential police information and emailed it to a member of her family, says an internal report. According to a copy of the findings, recently obtained by CBC News through access to information law, the Calgary Police…
Ca: Clients notified of privacy breach at Child and Family Services
Brian Higgins reports about an incident on Prince Edward Island: Some clients of Child and Family Services on P.E.I. have been notified by registered letter of a security breach involving their personal information. The letter, dated Aug. 6, was sent by the Department of Social Housing and Development to clients whose electronic files were affected. The…