Dentrix’s newest newsletter contains an article on data security that is significant both for no longer using the term “encryption” to describe their security and for offering customers more resources and help. In light of my previous commentary on Dentrix security and marketing, I would be remiss not to note this progress here. Note that…
The Biggest Big Data Myths of 2013
Dr. Deborah Peel of Patient Privacy Rights kindly gave me permission to reprint this blog post: The biggest myth about ‘Big Data’ users of the entire nation’s health information is that personal health data was acquired legally and ethically. Just ask anyone you know if they ever agreed to the hidden use and sale of…
MD: Medicaid mailing mishap leaks personal information; state blames health exchange contractor
Michael Quander reports: The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange has another problem on their hands after hundreds of Medicaid enrollment packages were mistakenly mailed to the wrong addresses. The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene explained they were first alerted to the problem on Friday. A customer called an enrollment broker saying they had received…
TN: Debit card info stolen at a Pilot Travel Center
Fox17 reports: There has been a significant security breach at a Pilot Travel Center in Middle Tennessee. Dozens of people are coming forward claiming that someone stole their debit card information. The information has been used to withdraw cash at ATM’s in California and New York. […] FOX 17 News spoke with many victims all…
KR: Out of the country? You’re out of luck: Expats left out in info leak case
Kim Tae-jong reports: Potentially hundreds of thousands of expatiates have been left out in cold in the largest financial data theft case in Korea’s history. Financial regulators as well as credit card firms and their parent banks have not provided any services for foreign credit card holders to check whether their data was leaked, nor…
Air Force: Changes to PII breach reporting, notification processes
In December, we saw the Scott Air Force Base in Illinois reminding people of the importance of protecting PII. Now it’s the Robins Air Force Base in Georgia sending out the message. Their announcement includes some interesting information: You will be identified; your account will be locked; and your wing commander or equivalent, will be…