Minnesota DHS data breach heats up: State officials spurn notification delay

Minnesota state senators criticized the state’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) for taking four months to notify 21,000 low-income residents that their personal health data had been breached in two phishing attacks. DHS officials acknowledged a lack of resources and said that they have since implemented changes to improve the security processes. The incident reflects the ongoing issue of a lack of budget, security talent, and resources in the healthcare sector and government agencies.