How to Protect Your Therapy Notes Privacy
Protecting your therapy notes privacy starts with understanding that these records contain some of the most sensitive personal information you'll ever...
Steve
Steve is a cyber journalist and the lead editor at Data Breach Radar.
What Happens When Mental Health Records Are Breached
When mental health records are breached, patients face a unique convergence of threats that extends far beyond typical data theft.
How to Secure Your Prescription Refill Information
To secure your prescription refill information, you need a multi-layered approach that combines understanding your legal protections, using strong...
Signs Your Pharmacy Account Has Been Compromised
Signs your pharmacy account has been compromised include unauthorized prescription refills, changes to your profile information you didn't make, emails...
How to Protect Your Lab Test Results Privacy
Protecting your lab test results requires understanding who can access them, limiting that access, and monitoring for unauthorized use.
What to Do If Someone Uses Your Insurance for Care
If someone uses your insurance for care without your authorization, your first priority is to contact your insurance company immediately and report the...
How to Recognize Medical Identity Theft
Medical identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information—such as your name, Social Security number, insurance policy number, or medical...
Best Identity Protection After a Healthcare Breach
The best identity protection after a healthcare breach combines credit monitoring, fraud alerts, and proactive account monitoring rather than relying on...
How to Protect Your Surgery Records Online
Protecting your surgery records online requires a three-part approach: controlling who has access to your files, understanding your healthcare provider's...
What Information Do Hospital Breaches Typically Expose
Hospital breaches expose a broad spectrum of sensitive personal and medical information, making healthcare one of the most targeted sectors for data theft.