Chelan-Douglas Health District Data Breach Settlement Nears Deadline for Claims
The Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) in Washington state has reached a $1.3 million settlement following a 2021 data breach that exposed the personal and medical information of approximately 188,000 individuals. Affected clients have until May 30 to submit claims for compensation, with potential payouts of up to $599 per person and an additional $5,000 for documented financial losses.
The breach, which occurred in 2021, resulted from a cyberattack that compromised sensitive data. Under the settlement terms, CDHD is required to strengthen its cybersecurity measures, with final approval pending from a Chelan County judge in June.
Eligible individuals can file claims by calling a dedicated hotline (1-866-841-4244) or submitting a postal claim form sent to affected clients earlier this year. The incident underscores the growing risks of healthcare data breaches and the financial repercussions for organizations failing to secure patient information.
Chelan-Douglas Health District cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/chelan-douglas-health-district
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