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COLERIDGE INITIATIVE’S 5TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENING HIGHLIGHTS THE FUTURE OF DATA-DRIVEN POLICY FOR PUBLIC GOOD

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Data Leaders Converge to Champion Evidence-Based Policy at Critical Time

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Coleridge Initiative hosted its 5th Annual National Convening in Arlington, VA, from March 26-28, bringing together nearly 300 data experts, policymakers and thought leaders to explore the transformative power of administrative data in shaping public policy. This year’s Convening, titled Empower Collaboration, Unlock Innovation, and Drive Impact, underscored how strategic partnerships and groundbreaking technology are impacting decision making for state, federal, and private sectors and unlocking the potential of data for public good.

“We stand at a pivotal moment when the need for secure, accessible, and elegant data has never been more critical,” said Dr. Ahu Yildirmaz, President and CEO of the Coleridge Initiative. “This Convening highlights that need and the huge opportunity we have to work in partnership to advance data infrastructure, governance, and accessibility to drive better policies that improve lives.”

The keynote address by Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s, emphasized the urgent need for data-driven policymaking amid funding constraints and workforce reductions. “We have seen the quality of data eroding, and it is increasingly difficult to trust traditional sources,” said Zandi. “Data is critical to understanding what is going on and how we respond.”

Yildirmaz celebrated five years of growth and looked to the future: “We are building something greater than a platform – we’re working to generate a network effect,” said Yildirmaz. “Coleridge is not just building a technology platform—we’re helping shape a national data ecosystem. One where every dataset, every agency, every partner contributes to something larger than itself.”

Attendees rose to the challenge, focusing on collaboration between organizations and groundbreaking innovations in data integration to achieve meaningful impact on a range of societal issues. Discussions included:

Empowering Collaboration Across the Public and Private SectorsData Innovation to Drive Opportunity and Access in Higher EducationUnlocking Responsible AI Uses with State and Federal DataBest Practices for Data Sharing, Governance, and InfrastructureMulti-State Data Collaborative (MSDC) Real-World Outcomes

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A standout moment of the Convening was the presentation of the Data Champion of the Year Award to Robert McGough, Chief Data Officer for the state of Arkansas. The award recognizes exceptional leadership in advancing data-driven innovation in the public sector.

“I am honored to be recognized as Data Champion of the Year, especially among the many incredible data professionals from whom I have learned so much,” said McGough. “Mike Rogers (Chief Workforce Officer), Dr. Jake Walker (Chief Research Officer), and I sincerely appreciated the opportunity to share how Arkansas is digitally transforming learning, employment, and advancement through new platforms and improving whole-person care through the Arkansas Integrated Referral and Outcomes System (AIROS). The Coleridge Initiative has been a vital partner in Arkansas’ data journey, and I am excited about the new efforts we have underway this year and the value they will provide to Arkansas and beyond.”

About The Coleridge Initiative, Inc.

The Coleridge Initiative is a nonprofit organization working with governments to ensure that data are more effectively used for public decision-making. Coleridge provides agencies with the opportunity to enhance their data literacy and collaborate within and across states to develop new technologies through the secure access and sharing of confidential microdata. Coleridge provides secure data enclave services to a diverse range of clients, including 24 state government agencies and several federal agencies, through the Administrative Data Research Facility (ADRF). The ADRF is a FedRAMP-authorized cloud-based platform that enables government agencies to link their longitudinal data with other states and agencies. To learn more, visit
www.coleridgeinitiative.org

Media Contact: Nick Obourn, nick.obourn@coleridgeinitiative.org

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DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of Oracle Health Customers Whose Data May Have Been Compromised

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NEWTOWN, Pa., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating claims regarding data privacy violations at Oracle Health (“Oracle”). Oracle learned of the breach on or about February 20, 2025. To join this case, go HERE.

About Oracle Health

Oracle Corporation is a multinational computer technology company based in the United States. Oracle Health, a subsidiary of Oracle, specializes in healthcare software, with a focus on Electronic Health Records and hospital management solutions.

What happened?

Oracle recently experienced two separate data breach incidents. The first occurred around February 20, 2025, when Oracle Health discovered a security breach within its network. They initiated an investigation and found that on or after January 22, 2025, an unauthorized third party had accessed the company’s servers and copied patient data to an unknown external location.

The second incident involved Oracle Cloud servers. In this case, a hacker using the online alias rose87168 posted on a cybercrime forum, offering the data of 6 million Oracle Cloud customers. Although Oracle has denied this data breach, evidence suggests otherwise.

What type of information was stolen?

The personal information in the compromised files may have included:

Patient Information From Electronic Health Records

How can I protect my personal data?

If you receive a data breach notification concerning Oracle, you should take precautions to protect against potential misuse of your personal information, including identity theft and fraud, by regularly reviewing your account statements and monitoring your credit reports for any suspicious or unauthorized activity.

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a class action lawsuit to seek legal remedies for individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised as a result of the Oracle data breach.

For more information, please contact:

Marc H. Edelson, Esq.
EDELSON LECHTZIN LLP
411 S. State Street, Suite N-300
Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2
Email: medelson@edelson-law.com
Web: www.edelson-law.com 

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to cases involving data breaches, our lawyers focus on class and collective litigation in cases alleging securities and investment fraud, violations of the federal antitrust laws, employee benefit plans under ERISA, wage theft and unpaid overtime, consumer fraud, and catastrophic injuries.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions.

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DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of CDHA Management, LLC and Spark DSO, LLC d/b/a Chord Specialty Dental Partners Customers Whose Data May Have Been Compromised

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NEWTOWN, Pa., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating claims regarding data privacy violations at CDHA Management, LLC, and Spark DSO, LLC d/b/a Chord Specialty Dental Partners (collectively, “Chord”). Chord learned of suspicious activity on its network on or about September 11, 2024. To join this case, go HERE.

About CDHA Management, LLC and Spark DSO, LLC d/b/a Chord Specialty Dental Partners

Chord Specialty Dental Partners, based in Tennessee, is a network of dental practices with over 60 locations in six states. They focus on expanding access to dental services.

What happened?

On or around September 11, 2024, Chord was alerted to suspicious activity involving an employee’s email account on their network. They initiated an investigation and discovered that an unauthorized individual had accessed several accounts between August 19, 2024, and September 25, 2024. It is possible that certain personal information was obtained during this data breach.

What type of information was stolen?

The compromised files contained personal information, including:

NamesAddressesSocial Security NumbersDriver’s License NumbersBank Account InformationPayment Card InformationDates of BirthMedical InformationHealth Insurance Information

How can I protect my personal data?

If you receive a data breach notification concerning Chord, you should take precautions to protect against possible misuse of your personal information, including identity theft and fraud, by regularly reviewing your account statements and monitoring your credit reports for any suspicious or unauthorized activity.

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a class action lawsuit to seek legal remedies for individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised by the Chord data breach.

For more information, please contact:
Marc H. Edelson, Esq.
EDELSON LECHTZIN LLP
411 S. State Street, Suite N-300
Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2
Email: medelson@edelson-law.com
Web: www.edelson-law.com 

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to cases involving data breaches, our lawyers focus on class and collective litigation in cases alleging securities and investment fraud, violations of the federal antitrust laws, employee benefit plans under ERISA, wage theft and unpaid overtime, consumer fraud, and catastrophic injuries.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions.

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RiskOpsAI™ Welcomes Chris Murray, Former PwC Partner, London to its Cyber Advisory Board

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RiskOpsAI™ welcomes Chris Murray, Former PwC Partner, London to its Cyber Advisory Board to support its AI-Native Next Generation Risk Management.

SAN DIEGO, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — RiskOpsAI™, a pioneer in AI-Native Next Generation Risk Management, is pleased to welcome Chris Murray, Former PwC Partner to its Cyber Advisory Board.

“We are excited to announce the addition of Chris Murray to our expanding CXO advisory board, bringing valuable insights to revolutionize the GRC market with AI-native continuous GRC solutions. Chris will help us to expand our EU footprint. Welcome aboard, Chris!” said AJ Sarkar, CEO RiskOpsAI™.

Strategic Addition to Strengthen RiskOpsAI™ Growth and Innovation.

With a career spanning software development to Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chris Murray brings deep expertise in AI, technology strategy and digital transformation. His experience includes:

Building SaaS businesses and leading enterprise software development.Driving AI, technology and alliance strategies across PwC’s global service lines.Scaling PwC’s technology alliances, including the first partner-led Workday implementation in EMEA.Leading AI adoption initiatives, including PwC’s #TrustInAI campaign.

His appointment strengthens RiskOpsAI™ commitment to AI-Native Risk Modeling and Decision Intelligence.

RiskOpsAI™: AI-Native Next Generation Risk Management.

RiskOpsAI™ pioneers AI-Native Continuous GRC, empowering Fortune 2000 enterprises to:

Identify, prioritize and remedy cyber risks – all in one platformMaintain governance, risk and compliance – all in one platform

“We are excited to announce the addition of Chris Murray to our expanding CXO advisory board, bringing valuable insights to revolutionize the GRC market with AI-native continuous GRC solutions. Chris will help us to expand our EU footprint. Welcome aboard, Chris!” said AJ Sarkar, CEO RiskOpsAI™.

With its integrated SaaS platform, RiskOpsAI™ delivers patented Cyber Risk Quantification and Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), providing actionable insights into the true impact of cyber risk on your business. Our solutions, including Continuous Compliance Automation and Thirdparty Threat Exposure Management™, ensure businesses stay secure, compliant and resilient.

For more information, visit https://optimeyes.ai.

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