Introduction
In a significant legal development, a telehealth company that assists healthcare providers in managing after-hours patient calls has been sued in a proposed class action in New York federal court. The lawsuit alleges that the company failed to adequately secure user data, leading to a data breach in 2024 that compromised the sensitive information of nearly one million individuals. This incident underscores the growing concerns surrounding data security in the healthcare sector, particularly as telehealth services become increasingly prevalent.