Victims of Finland’s largest psychotherapy data breach are seeking higher compensation. In 2020, a hacker stole sensitive information from 40,000 clients of Vastaamo, including patient records, and used it for extortion.
While the Finnish government has offered compensation ranging from €500 to €1500, lawyers argue that this is insufficient, given the severe privacy violations the victims suffered.
A Finnish court has already ruled in favor of a victim, granting €7,000, which has set a precedent for higher compensation claims.
The breach caused significant national outrage, leading to the closure of Vastaamo and prompting government reforms.
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