Mark Young & David Brazil of Covington and Burling write: On 15 January 2025, the European Commission published an action plan on the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers (the “Action Plan”). The Action Plan sets out a series of EU-level actions that are intended to better protect the healthcare sector from cyber threats. The publication of…
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Toronto student information dating back to 1985 may have been accessed in PowerSchool cyber incident
Meredith Bond reports: Student information for those who attended Toronto District School Board as far back as 1985 may have been compromised by a cyber incident that happened in December 2024. On Jan. 8, the TDSB sent a letter to parents explaining the incident involving the PowerSchool software, which is used by many boards across…
MedSave Health Insurance TPA hacked; firm has yet to comment or respond
The individual known as “0mid16B” has been busy, it seems. They contacted DataBreaches on Wednesday to announce that they had hacked MedSave Health Insurance TPA Ltd (“MedSave”). MedSave is a third party administrator in India that partners with more than 10 insurance companies, processing and settling claims submitted by hospitals or insured members. MedSave lists…
UK floats ransomware payout ban for public sector
Connor Jones reports: A total ban on ransomware payments across the public sector might actually happen after the UK government opened a consultation on how to combat the trend of criminals locking up whole systems and taxpayers footing the bill. The consultation will consider views on extending the ransom payment ban from central government departments…
Hong Kong privacy watchdog warns URA over leaked details of 199 tenants, owners
Jess Ma reports: Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has served a warning letter to the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) over its failure to prevent a leak of the personal details of 199 tenants and owners stored on a cloud platform. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data issued an investigation report on Thursday and…
India’s Digital Data Protection Framework: Safety, Trust and Resilience
Samaya Dharmaraj reports: In an era where digital transformation shapes every aspect of governance, business, and daily life, safeguarding citizens’ personal data has become a top priority for India. Recognising the critical need for a secure andaccountable digital ecosystem, the government has taken significant steps to establish a robust framework for data protection and cyber resilience. At…