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Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against North Kansas City Hospital Over Extensive Data Breach

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Kansas City, Missouri – A data breach at North Kansas City Hospital in 2023 has sparked a series of lawsuits seeking class action status. The breach, which lasted over a month from March 27 to May 2, compromised the personal identifying information (PII) and personal health information (PHI) of 502,438 individuals. The breached information included names, birthdates, gender, phone numbers, addresses, health insurance details, clinical information, and other personal data. According to the lawsuit, Social Security numbers and medical information were also compromised, contradicting the hospital’s previous news release disputing these claims. The breach, however, … Read more

Lender Faces $5 Million Lawsuit Over Recent Data Breach, Alleged Lack of Disclosure and Mitigation Assistance

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Rochester, New York – Premium Mortgage Corp., a lender based in Rochester, is facing another class action lawsuit after a data breach exposed sensitive client information. The breach, which occurred over the summer, compromised the names and Social Security numbers of 10,835 clients. Now, one of the affected consumers, Toni Hyde, has filed a complaint against the company, seeking at least $5 million in damages. The lawsuit alleges that Premium Mortgage’s disclosure regarding the breach was not specific enough to adequately assist affected individuals in mitigating the harm caused by the incident. Hyde claims that … Read more

UK Foreign Secretary Warns Israel of Possible Breach of International Law in Gaza Crisis

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London, United Kingdom – The UK foreign secretary, Lord Cameron, issued a stark warning on Tuesday and implied that the UK would not support a full-scale attack on the Rafah area in Gaza. Lord Cameron declared that if Israel fails to provide food and water to the people of Gaza, it would be in breach of international law as the occupying power. He expressed concerns about Israel’s conduct and highlighted the impossibility for the people of Rafah to relocate, given the destruction of their homes and the unfeasibility of traveling into Egypt. Lord Cameron emphasized … Read more

OpenAI Faces Potential Ban in Italy as Data Protection Authority Accuses Breach of EU Privacy Rules

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Milan, Italy – The Italian Data Protection Authority (IDPA) has accused OpenAI of violating privacy and data protection regulations in the European Union (EU). According to a statement from the IDPA, OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology allegedly breaches the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which governs information privacy within the region. The IDPA’s allegations stem from a recent investigation into OpenAI’s data scraping practices, prompted by complaints from civil society organizations. These organizations claim that OpenAI collected personal data without proper consent. It is essential to note that the IDPA’s statement does not imply guilt, and … Read more