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LVHN Settles for $65M Over Photo Hack

September 24, 2024
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LVHN Settles for $65M Over Photo Hack

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) in Pennsylvania has agreed to a substantial $65 million settlement in response to a class-action lawsuit following a ransomware attack by the BlackCat group in February 2023. This cyber incident resulted in the theft and public exposure of sensitive medical images, including disrobed photos of breast cancer patients, impacting approximately 134,000 patients and employees. The breach not only raised serious concerns about patient privacy but also highlighted the ongoing vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector regarding data security.

In the wake of the attack, LVHN chose not to pay the ransom demanded by BlackCat, a decision consistent with their commitment to fighting cybercrime. The health network emphasized its ongoing efforts to enhance cybersecurity measures and protect sensitive patient data. The breach, which included screenshots of patient diagnoses and intimate images, has led to significant public scrutiny and concerns over the adequacy of data protection in healthcare organizations.

Under the proposed settlement, LVHN will provide compensation based on the severity of the breach experienced by class members. Affected individuals will receive varying amounts: $50 for those whose medical records were accessed, up to $1,000 for information posted online, and between $7,500 and $80,000 for those whose non-nude or nude photos were leaked on the dark web. The lead plaintiff, referred to as “Jane Doe,” is set to receive $125,000 due to the severity of her case, reflecting the unprecedented nature of this settlement in terms of compensation.

This case underscores the urgent need for robust cybersecurity practices within the healthcare industry, as well as the necessity for healthcare organizations to conduct thorough risk assessments. As regulatory experts note, the LVHN settlement could represent one of the largest per-capita class-action settlements in the nation, signaling a shift towards more significant accountability for data breaches. A final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for November 15, 2024, with stakeholders watching closely to see how it may set a precedent for future cybersecurity litigation in healthcare.

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  • Lehigh Valley Health Network Agrees to $65M Settlement for Patient Photo Hack
Tags: BlackCat groupCyber NewsCyber News 2024Cyber threatslawsuitPennsylvaniaRansomwareSeptember 2024
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