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LabCorp settles $2.3 million multistate data breach involving AMCA

1 report, 1 independent Updated Thu 00:00
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What happened

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Delaware, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with AMCA. This settlement resolves an investigation into a 2019 data breach that occurred at AMCA, which served as a debt collector for LabCorp. The breach potentially exposed the personal information of over 27.5 million individuals nationwide.

From delaware.gov

Why it matters

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The settlement underscores the regulatory scrutiny placed on companies regarding data security, even when using third-party vendors. The exposed information included sensitive data belonging to LabCorp patients.

From delaware.gov

Who's involved

  • LabCorpClinical laboratory company that utilized AMCA as a debt collection vendor.
  • AMCADebt collector that was the site of the 2019 data breach and reached the settlement.
  • DelawareState that led the coalition of attorneys general in reaching the settlement.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • AMCASpeculative

    AMCA could face increased operational costs due to the financial liability of the settlement.

  • LabCorpSpeculative

    LabCorp might face increased compliance costs or liability exposure related to vendor management.

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