Security Incidents: Re: Healthcare incidents?

[Kevin Reardon <Kevin.Reardon () oracle com>]

Ah, whispering sweet little words in someone's ear always works.  Use
words like "lawsuit."  I noticed on that web site that quite a bit of
the security breaches were due to personnel making mistakes.  I
particularly liked the one about the used computer and the pharmacy.

---K

"Duvall, Ed" wrote:
> try here..
>
> http://www.practisure.com/breaches.html
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Farley [mailto:Paul.Farley () EventLevel com]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 8:29 AM
> To: incidents () securityfocus com
> Subject: OT:Healthcare incidents?
>
> My apologies if this is slightly off topic.  If so, please respond to me
> privately and spare the list any noise.
>
> I am trying to gather examples of incidents that have occurred within health
> care organizations to build a case for management regarding why they need to
> take security a little more seriously.  I'm aware of HIPPA, but specifically
> looking for anything that tells a compelling story about how a lack of
> attention in this area cost the organization money, reputation...etc.
>
> Thanks,
> Paul
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