An Alabama-based health insurance company said nearly 5,000 of its members have been affected by a data breach that leaked protected health information online.
Viva Health, an insurance provider for UAB and Alabama Power employees, said in a press release Friday that they identified a data breach on Aug. 27 and limited protected health information was shared.
“VIVA Health identified a file on its website that contained limited protected health information,” the company said in the release. “The file had been accessible from June 14, 2025, to Aug. 27, 2025. Upon identification, the file was promptly removed, and a comprehensive investigation was initiated. The incident has been reported to state and federal regulators in accordance with applicable laws.”…