Consumers Affected
130,000
SkyMed International, Inc. settled FTC allegations that it failed to secure sensitive consumer data, including health information, leaving a cloud database with 130,000 records exposed to the public. The FTC also alleged that SkyMed misrepresented HIPAA compliance on its website. As part of the settlement, SkyMed must implement a comprehensive security program, undergo biennial third-party assessments, and send notices to affected consumers.
SkyMed is required to establish and maintain a comprehensive information security program, obtain regular third-party audits, notify affected consumers about the data breach, and cease making false claims about its data security and HIPAA compliance.
In-house legal teams should review all agreements involving the processing of consumer health data, including vendor contracts, customer membership agreements, and data processing addendums. Specific clauses to examine are data security provisions, HIPAA compliance representations, breach notification obligations, and audit rights. Changes may be needed to mandate robust security measures like encryption and access controls, require regular third-party assessments, ensure accurate compliance certifications, and establish clear, timely breach notification procedures to protect sensitive health information.
Entity
SkyMed International, Inc.
Also known as: SkyMed International
Industry
HealthcareOfficial Press Release
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2020/12/company-provides-travel-emergency-services-settles-ftc-allegations-it-failed-secure-sensitive
skymed complaint
https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/cases/skymed_-_complaint.pdf
skymed consent order ftc signed
https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/cases/skymed_-_consent_order_ftc_signed.pdf
Federal Trade Commission Enforcement Page
https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement
"SkyMed International, Inc."
"HIPAA"
"failed to take reasonable steps to secure sensitive consumer information"
The FTC finalized a settlement with SkyMed International, Inc., an emergency travel services provider, for failing to secure sensitive consumer data and deceiving consumers about HIPAA compliance. The company left a cloud database with 130,000 membership records unsecured, containing personal and health information. Under the settlement, SkyMed must notify affected consumers, implement a security program, undergo biennial assessments, and is prohibited from misrepresenting its data practices.
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