Settlement Reached After Lengthy Legal Battle Over Fertility Clinic Data Breach
Fertility Diagnostics Company Settles Data Breach Lawsuit After Two-Year Legal Battle
In August 2021, around 230,000 people had their private health information exposed in a ransomware attack on a company in Massachusetts that helps with fertility diagnostics. Patients of ReproSource Fertility Diagnostics only found out about the data breach two months later in October. Now, after two years of legal battles, the company has agreed to pay $1.25 million to settle claims against it, although it denies any wrongdoing.
Compensation Offered for Data Breach Victims Highlights Broader Privacy Concerns
Those affected by the breach could receive up to $3,000 in compensation, along with credit monitoring services. The lawsuit accused ReproSource of not doing enough to safeguard patient data. Meanwhile, in another case, around 250,000 Americans may receive payouts from a $6 billion settlement involving defective earplugs. These legal battles highlight the ongoing concerns about privacy and accountability in the digital age.
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