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Maryland Joins $2.3 Million Labcorp Data Breach Settlement
Original: Maryland Joins $2.3 Million Labcorp Settlement Over Massive Data Breach
Maryland has joined a $2.3 million settlement with Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) stemming from a large data breach affecting the medical testing company. The multistate settlement resolves claims that Labcorp failed to adequately protect customers' personal information. Residents affected by the breach may be eligible for compensation under the agreement, and officials say it underscores the cost of weak data security.
Why now: A state attorney general joining a notable data breach settlement draws attention to consumer privacy and potential compensation for affected residents.
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