Healthcare industry leaks data on over 235,000 patients, healthcare organizations pay over $10 million in damages

Recently, a court in the US state of New York has preliminarily approved a $1.5 million (Rs. 10.86 million) settlement agreement for resolving a class action lawsuit against One Brooklyn Health System. The lawsuit stems from a November 2022 cyberattack that resulted in the compromise of sensitive health data of more than 235,000 people.
Under the proposed settlement, eligible class action members can submit claims for up to $2,500 in actual out-of-pocket damages, as well as compensation for time spent dealing with the consequences of the data breach (up to four hours at $25 per hour).