Geisinger Microsoft Data Breach Settlement
- Geisinger, a healthcare system based in Danville, Pennsylvania, and Microsoft's Nuance Communications have agreed to a $5 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit stemming from a 2023...
- The patient data was discovered on a laptop belonging to a former Nuance employee, prompting patients to file a class-action lawsuit against both Geisinger and Nuance.
- On September 10, 2024, the parties involved requested that a judge in the U.S.
Geisinger and Microsoft Reach $5 Million Settlement in 2023 Data Breach
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Published September 11, 2024
Data Breach Affects 1.2 Million Patients
Geisinger, a healthcare system based in Danville, Pennsylvania, and Microsoft’s Nuance Communications have agreed to a $5 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit stemming from a 2023 data breach. The breach compromised the protected health information of approximately 1.2 million patients.
Breach Details and Legal Action
The patient data was discovered on a laptop belonging to a former Nuance employee, prompting patients to file a class-action lawsuit against both Geisinger and Nuance. The exposed data included sensitive patient information, raising concerns about potential identity theft and fraud. The former employee has also faced criminal charges related to the incident.
settlement Awaits Court Approval
On September 10, 2024, the parties involved requested that a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania approve the preliminary settlement. The outcome of this request will determine the final resolution of the case and the distribution of funds to affected patients.