2023 US data breaches topped 171M records, up 187% versus 2022: Protenus Breach Barometer

US healthcare data breaches in 2023 hit a record high according to Protenus’ annual Breach Barometer, with 1,161 reports and over 171 million breached records, an increase of 187% from 2022. The Office of Civil Rights’ response to the breaches has been mainly voluntary resolutions and corrective actions rather than imposing penalties.