Breach

Jury Rules on Daycare Property Dispute, Awards Plaintiff $57K in Breach of Contract Case

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Jefferson County, MO – A recent legal battle involving a daycare property ended with a jury award in Jefferson County Circuit Court. Plaintiff William Wunderlich had sued Giggle Buggs Child Care and Learning Center LLC, along with individuals Orson Guyton and Sandra Hatchell, for multiple claims including breach of lease and contract fraud. However, the award given was significantly less than Wunderlich had originally sought. In 2016, Wunderlich initiated the lawsuit alleging that the defendants failed to adhere to the terms of a property lease and a promissory note intended for property enhancements. Additional allegations … Read more

Morrison Community Hospital Settles for $675K Over Ransomware Breach Lawsuit

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Morrison, Illinois — In a major development regarding cybersecurity lapses in the health sector, Morrison Community Hospital has agreed to a $675,000 settlement to address a lawsuit stemming from a ransomware attack that compromised patient data. This incident, which took place in 2021, significantly affected the hospital’s operations and the security of sensitive medical records. The lawsuit alleged negligence on the part of the hospital for failing to adequately protect patient information, a serious concern under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The settlement, reached after considerable negotiations, underscores the growing challenges and … Read more

New York Tightens Data Breach Laws: Faster Notifications and Broader Privacy Definitions Now Mandatory

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Albany, N.Y. — In a significant move to ramp up data privacy laws, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York signed new amendments on December 24, 2024, that enforce stricter notification protocols for businesses after data breaches and broaden the spectrum of what constitutes “private information.” This legislative update, both for private-sector entities and government agencies, is aimed at addressing the escalating concerns over personal data security in the digital age. The newly signed amendments usher in a mandatory 30-day notification period for businesses to inform New York residents affected by a data breach. The regulation … Read more

New York Sets Strict 30-Day Data Breach Notification Deadline as Governor Hochul Signs Enhanced Security Measure

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Albany, NY — In a significant legislative move, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York signed a pivotal amendment into law on December 24, 2024, strictly revising the state’s protocols for data breach notifications. This new mandate, which takes immediate effect, compels businesses to adhere to stricter notification timelines following an incident involving private data of New York residents. The legislation now requires that any breaches involving personal information must be reported to the affected New Yorkers within thirty days from the date the breach was identified. This directive aims to enhance protections for consumer data … Read more