Preventing Data Breaches Due to Stolen Devices
Recently, a laptop stolen from the billing office of a healthcare company resulted in the exposure of personal and medical information of over 34,000 individuals. The theft highlights critical vulnerabilities in data security practices. The compromised laptop contained files with sensitive patient data, including names, contact details, health insurance information, and medical treatment records. For a few, even Social Security numbers were exposed. A class action lawsuit has even been proposed. This breach underscores the urgent need for robust data protection measures to prevent such incidents. In response to such security challenges, Fidelity Height’s Opal Lock offers a powerful solution to safeguard sensitive data stored on devices. Opal Lock leverages