Judge refuses to dismiss Aflac data breach lawsuit

By Allison Bell

News August 14, 2026 at 04:07 PM

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A ransomware group attacked Aflac in June 2025.
HIPAA does not give people hit by data breaches a right to sue.
The judge dismissed an allegation that Aflac violated a California privacy law.

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