Blue Shield Data Breach
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Blue Shield exposed 4.7M patients’ health data to Google
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Blue Shield of California admitted to a major data privacy slip that went on for almost three years .
The company was using Google Analytics to track how people used its member websites.
The shared data included a broad array of protected health information (PHI) Blue Shield's case follows a string of similar breaches.
A data removal service is the most effective way to erase your personal data from the internet.
Use strong antivirus software to guard against malware or phishing attacks that could compromise access to your online health accounts.
Consider using identity theft protection services if you’re concerned about fraud or medical identity theft.
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