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New York Fines Delta Dental for Lapses Leading to Data Breach

News.Bgov • April 30, 2026

Delta Dental will pay $2.25 million to New York state after allegations that inadequate policies and procedures led to the to theft of sensitive private information of consumers.

An investigation by the New York State Department of Financial Services found that the company’s cybersecurity program didn’t comply with department regulations for data protection.

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Delta Dental Fined $2.25M for Data Breach Lapses in New York Delta Dental has been fined $2.25 million by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) due to inadequate cybersecurity policies that led to a data breach. The investigation revealed that the company's cybersecurity program failed to comply with state regulations for data protection, resulting in the theft of sensitive consumer information. The breach involved the MOVEit file transfer software, which was exploited to access private data. As a consequence of these findings, Delta Dental is now facing significant financial penalties. The company has been ordered to improve its cybersecurity measures to prevent future incidents. This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding data protection practices in the healthcare sector. The breach's impact on consumers remains significant, as sensitive personal information was compromised. 5 sources 49

New York Fines Delta Dental for Lapses Leading to Data Breach

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