Aetna to Pay $935K in HIV-Related Privacy Breach in California
Aetna will pay $935,000 after one of its vendors sent letters to California patients that revealed via a window on the envelopes that the recipients were taking HIV-related medications.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said that the settlement resolves allegations that Aetna violated state health privacy laws.
Aetna says in a statement that it has implemented measures to help ensure such a breach never happens again. The Connecticut-based insurance giant says its committed to protecting sensitive health information.
Under the settlement, Aetna must complete an annual privacy risk assessment for three years.
The victims have received over $17 million in compensation through a private class action settlement.
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