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IDScan confirmed that its cloud systems were breached, resulting in the theft of driver's licenses and other government identity data, while independent reports indicate that the database included more than 150 million records of people in the United States and Canada. The company is still investigating the incident and has not determined the actual number of affected individuals.
DaVita, one of the largest providers of dialysis services in the United States, has tentatively agreed to pay $15 million to settle a proposed class action related to a ransomware attack and data breach that occurred last year. The settlement still requires final court approval.