41.4 million affected by healthcare data breaches this year, nearing ’22 totals

Healthcare data breaches in 2023 are close to 2022 levels, with 330 breaches impacting 41.4 million individuals registered till July 10. The rise is attributed to the digitization of healthcare data and mounting ransomware attacks. Some healthcare organizations also reported breaches involving marketing tracking technologies after potential HIPAA violations were highlighted.