Labcorp has agreed to a $35 million settlement in a class action lawsuit stemming from a 2018 data breach at American Medical Collections Agency, a third-party vendor. The breach, which was reported by Labcorp in 2019, affected approximately 10.3 million patients, making it one of the largest healthcare data breaches in recent history. The settlement is a significant development in the case, which highlights the risks associated with third-party vendors handling sensitive patient data1. The breach occurred when hackers gained access to AMCA's systems, compromising patient information, including social security numbers and medical data. The settlement underscores the importance of robust security measures and vendor risk management in the healthcare industry. This settlement matters to practitioners because it emphasizes the need for healthcare organizations to carefully vet and monitor their third-party vendors to prevent similar breaches.
Labcorp Agrees to Pay $35M to Settle AMCA Data Breach
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Diagnostics Lab Reported 10.3M Patients Affected by Collection Agency's Hack Medical laboratory testing giant Labcorp has agreed to pay $35 million to settle class action.
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- Bank Info Security. (2026, June 15). Labcorp Agrees to Pay $35M to Settle AMCA Data Breach. Bank Info Security. https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/labcorp-agrees-to-pay-35m-to-settle-amca-data-breach-a-31976
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