[Law] Former Stanford employee convicted for altering patient data

[Law] Former Stanford employee convicted for altering patient data
Summary: Naheed Mangi, a former Stanford University employee, was convicted for unauthorized access and alteration of patient records in a clinical research database after her employment was terminated. Her actions led to a significant internal investigation and substantial financial losses for the university. Mangi faces a maximum sentence of 10 years for her offenses, with sentencing scheduled for July 21, 2025.

Affected: Stanford University and its School of Medicine

Keypoints :

  • Naheed Mangi altered patient records after her authorization was revoked post-termination.
  • Her actions prompted an internal investigation and required re-entry of data from source documents.
  • Mangi faces up to 10 years in prison for her actions, with significant financial losses incurred by Stanford.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/pr/former-stanford-research-coordinator-convicted-unlawfully-accessing-and-altering