More than 45 million medical imaging files, including X-rays and CT scans, are freely accessible on unprotected servers. Openly available medical images, with up to 200 lines of metadata per record, could be accessed without the need for a username or password. This type of information fetches a premium on the dark web, making fraud a particular risk. Healthcare providers are also liable to sanctions under regulations such as GDPR in Europe, and HIPAA in the US, for breaches of sensitive patient information.”]
Source: https://betanews.com/2020/12/15/medical-images-openly-available-online/