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Stolen Laptop + 3,800 PHI Records = $3.2 Millon Penalty

That’s right, Children’s Medical Center had 1 unencrypted laptop stolen that had protected health information (PHI) for 3800 patients. This stolen laptop was absolutely considered a data breach and resulted in a fine of $3.2 million. 

Still think data breaches are not serious business? 

Read more: Children’s Medical Center Pays Federal Fine Over Data Breach « CBS Dallas / Fort Worth 

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