UMass Medical School Sued Over MOVEit File-Transfer Data Breach

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School failed to safeguard the confidential information of 134,000 people, who receive public assistance, when their personal information was exposed in a data breach connected to a cyberattack on Progress Software Corp.'s MOVEit file-transfer app, according to a proposed class action.

The medical school is under contract with the commonwealth to provide services through the Massachusetts Public Assistance Programs.

Named plaintiff Robin Suarez was required to disclose her information to the school, including her social security number, date of birth, financial information, and other “personal private data” because she was receiving public assistance, according ...