A GovInfoSecurity report analyzes the healthcare breach enforcement strategies of the UK and the U.S. In the UK, emphasis relies on “publicizing frequent financial penalties” while the U.S. focus has centered on the announcement of less frequent “resolution agreements.” This year, the UK has handed out 11 fines totaling £1.4 million—approximately $2.2 million—and the U.S. has issued three resolution agreements totaling $3.3 million. “The jury is out on which nation’s approach will be more successful in reducing the number of breaches over the long haul,” the report states.
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