California breach highlights contact tracing data vulnerabilities

A state employee at a California hospital accessed over 2,000 employee and patient records, including COVID-19 test results and health information. Although not a large breach, it emphasizes the need for security in contact tracing data. Cybersecurity experts are concerned about the future use of this data once the pandemic is over. The incident highlights the ongoing cybersecurity risks in healthcare, especially during the vaccine distribution process. The California Department of State Hospitals has implemented tighter security measures to prevent future breaches.