Brightline, a pediatric behavioral health provider, recently settled a $7 million class action lawsuit. The suit was filed as a result of a data breach, resulting in over 1 million individuals' protected health information being leaked. The leak was allegedly due to a security breach in the GoAnywhere MFT file transfer software, operated by Brightline's vendor, Fortra. Information such as individuals' full names, addresses, dates of birth, health plan coverage dates, member identification numbers, and employer names may have been compromised. The significance of this lawsuit lies in the growing concern over data privacy and the potential misuse of personal information. Individuals affected by the breach may be eligible for a payout in two different ways: A cash payment of up to $5,000 for documenting reasonable losses related to the data incident and a flat cash payment of $100. If the individuals were residing in California as of the date of the breach, they may be eligible for an additional $100. The case highlights the importance of data security, especially when dealing with sensitive health information, and the potential legal implications for companies that fail to protect their customers' data. Similar cases involving data breaches have resulted in large settlements, suggesting a trend of increasing scrutiny over companies' data security practices. In the broader context, the case underscores the growing importance of cybersecurity in the healthcare industry. Regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States mandate stringent data protection standards to protect patients' privacy. However, as this case demonstrates, even companies that deal with healthcare data indirectly, like Brightline, can face significant legal and financial repercussions if they fail to adequately protect this information. This is a wake-up call for the industry and could potentially lead to stricter regulations and higher security standards in the future.