State Gets $1.9 Million as Share of Data Breach Settlement
“Kentucky will receive more than $1.9 million as its share of a settlement with a company over a data security breach that compromised the personal information of 78.8 million Americans,” reports Steve Rogers in WTVQ’s Local News.
“Anthem, Inc. agreed to pay $39.5 million to 43 states and the District of Columbia. Kentucky will receive $1,929,942.02. In addition to the payment, Anthem has also agreed to a series of data security and adequate governance provisions designed to strengthen its practices going forward, according to Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who announced the settlement.”
