Protect your clinic, your patients, and your practice from the #1 target for cyber attacks
Hospitals, clinics, and medical practices are the top global target for ransomware. Attackers know patient care can't wait — they exploit that urgency to demand payment. A single ransomware attack can shut down appointment scheduling, lab results, and prescription systems for weeks.
Medical records combine personally identifiable information (PII) with protected health information (PHI) — making them 10x more valuable on the dark web than credit card numbers. A stolen patient record sells for $250–$450 USD, compared to $1–$5 for a credit card number.
Virtual care exploded post-pandemic, but many clinics adopted telehealth platforms without proper security audits. Video session interception, unauthorized recording, and third-party integration weaknesses create entry points for attackers.
Connected diagnostic equipment, patient monitors, and IoT medical devices often run outdated firmware with known vulnerabilities. These devices sit on clinic networks, creating lateral movement paths for attackers to reach patient databases.
Comprehensive protection designed for the realities of Canadian healthcare delivery
PII and PHI protection
Operational continuity
Virtual care protection
IoT and connected equipment
PIPEDA + PHIPA coverage
Healthcare-ready response
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Yes. EMR security protects the platform, but it doesn't cover the costs of a breach caused by employee error, phishing, or a compromised third-party integration. Cyber insurance covers breach notification, regulatory fines under PIPEDA and PHIPA, business interruption, and patient notification costs that EMR security alone cannot address.
Cyber insurance for telehealth providers covers video platform breaches, unauthorized access to patient sessions, data interception during virtual consultations, ransomware attacks on clinic systems, and regulatory penalties for PIPEDA or PHIPA violations related to virtual care delivery.
PIPEDA requires Canadian organizations to safeguard personal information with appropriate security measures. A data breach can trigger mandatory reporting to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner and affected individuals. Cyber insurance covers the costs of compliance, notification, legal defence, and potential penalties resulting from a breach.
Most comprehensive cyber policies can cover incidents involving connected medical devices, including diagnostic equipment, patient monitors, and IoT devices. Coverage typically includes the costs of investigating the breach, system restoration, and liability arising from compromised device data.
Look for coverage that addresses PIPEDA and provincial health privacy legislation (like Ontario's PHIPA), includes ransomware response and business interruption, covers telehealth and virtual care platforms, provides 24/7 incident response, and addresses medical device vulnerabilities. Use our free policy gap analyzer to check your current coverage.
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