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tmalytoday at 2:26 PM2 repliesview on HN

I have gotten several notices of medical data being leaked over the last two years. I thought HIPPA law had very harsh fines for this, but I guess they just look the other way.


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SoftTalkertoday at 2:36 PM

Seems like if you just disclose and make assurances that "you take security seriously" then it's fine.

john_strinlaitoday at 2:37 PM

unfortunately, even if the fine seems harsh, if it is less than the profits generated the fine is an operating expense and not a deterrent.