Oscar Insurance Company of Florida

The breach at Oscar Insurance Company of Florida involved an incident where the personal information of a significant number of individuals may have been compromised due to a hacking incident on the company’s information network. The exact details regarding the number of people affected and the specific types of personal information that were stolen remain unclear. Additionally, it is not known how many individuals have had their information used for criminal purposes following the breach. Oscar Insurance Company of Florida has acknowledged the data breach and is likely taking steps to address the situation and mitigate any potential harm to the affected individuals[11].

This incident is part of a broader trend of cybersecurity challenges facing the healthcare industry, where sensitive patient information is increasingly targeted by cybercriminals. Healthcare organizations, including insurance companies like Oscar Insurance Company of Florida, are tasked with implementing robust security measures to protect patient data while also preparing to respond effectively to data breaches when they occur. The breach at Oscar Insurance Company of Florida underscores the importance of cybersecurity vigilance and the ongoing risks to personal information in the digital age[11].

Citations:

1. https://www.hioscar.com/blog/notice-of-data-breach
2. https://www.dfs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/12/ea20211207_co_oscar_corp.pdf
3. https://www.modernhealthcare.com/cybersecurity/oscar-health-discloses-data-breach-after-mailing-error
4. https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payer/oscar-health-reveals-data-breach-caused-by-printing-error
5. https://www.dfs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2019/01/ea181212_oscar_0.pdf
6. https://seekingalpha.com/news/3788339-oscar-health-discloses-data-breach
7. https://www.dataguidance.com/news/usa-oscar-notifies-ocr-data-security-incident
8. https://scottglovsky.com/insurance-bad-faith/health-claim-denial/oscar-health-plan/
9. https://www.justice.gov/atr/case-document/file/1158296/dl
10. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220114005333/en/Oscar-Health-Plan-of-California-Notice-of-Data-Breach
11. https://www.newstrail.com/cole-van-note-announces-oscar-insurance-company-of-florida-data-breach-investigation/
12. https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/oscar-health-plan-of-california-notice-of-data-breach-2022-01-14
13. https://www.cornerstone.com/insights/cases/oscar-insurance-company-of-florida-v-blue-cross-and-blue-shield-of-florida/
14. https://www.hipaajournal.com/managed-care-of-north-america-hacking-incident-impacts-8-9-million-individuals/
15. https://ir.hioscar.com/news-events-presentations/news-press-releases/news-details/2022/Oscar-Health-Inc.-to-Limit-Additional-Growth-in-Florida-in-Light-of-Strong-Open-Enrollment/default.aspx
16. https://www.hioscar.com/center/npp
17. https://compliancy-group.com/2021-july-healthcare-breaches/
18. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/moveit-data-breach-has-affected-at-least-88-health-providers/