MNGI Digestive Health Sued Over Breach Affecting 766,000 People

MNGI Digestive Health PA failed to protect the personal information of nearly 766,000 people that was exposed in a 2023 data breach, a proposed federal class action said.

Jason Halvorson alleged that MNGI breached its duties under common law, the Federal Trade Commission Act, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to protect sensitive data. It also failed to abide by its privacy policy or provide adequate and timely notice of the incident, he said.

MNGI learned of the breach in August 2023, but didn’t provide direct notice to affected people or to the Department of Health and Human ...