**Data Breach Payout: Hospital and EMC $90K Fine for Unsecured Laptop**

Imagine losing sensitive patient data in a laptop theft, not once, but twice! That’s what happened to a local hospital and emergency medical company (EMC), leading to a hefty penalty of $90,000. Join us as we delve into this alarming case of unencrypted laptops and the colossal consequences it brought upon the healthcare providers. We’ll uncover the details of the breaches, the regulatory violations involved, and the lessons healthcare organizations can learn to safeguard patient privacy and avoid similar costly blunders....

November 8, 2024 · 5 min · 917 words · Debra Gray