First Lawsuit Filed Against HCA Healthcare Over 11 Million-Record Data Breach

HCA Healthcare is facing lawsuits following a data breach that affected approximately 11 million individuals. The breach led to the plaintiffs’ sensitive data being sold on a dark web forum. While the investigation is ongoing, it’s known that information such as names, dates of birth, and contact details were compromised. The lawsuit accuses HCA Healthcare of failing to comply with HIPAA rules and FTC guidelines by neglecting to protect patient data. The plaintiffs are seeking damages and measures to better protect patient data.