HHS OCR Fines Firm $10K in Breach Affecting 15 Million
Summary
- A dental practice software vendor, MMG Fusion, was fined $10,000 by HHS OCR for a 2020 hack affecting 15 million individuals.
- The fine is considered low compared to other similar cases.
Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions
Relevant as it highlights the potential consequences of data breaches and non-compliance with reporting requirements, which are critical for Texas credit unions as well.
Original Source Material
HIPAA Settlement Small Compared to Many Others U.S. federal regulators fined a dental practice software vendor with a seemingly lowball financial penalty for a high-stakes 2020 hack affecting 15 million individuals that the company failed to report. Maryland-based MMG Fusion agreed to $10,000.