Maine House rejects hospital cybersecurity bill after recent attacks – WGME

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by WGME Staff
AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) — Earlier this week at the state house, the Maine House unanimously voted against a bill which would have helped prevent cybersecurity attacks on Maine hospitals.
The bill would require hospitals to adopt a cybersecurity plan and include provisions for hospitals to notify law enforcement in case of an attack, as well as establish backup communication systems.
The bill sponsor believes these changes would help to ensure continuity of patient care, and protect patient data.
Last year, two separate cyber-incidents breached data from five hospitals across Maine.
The attacks threatened patient care for weeks.
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