DataBreaches.Net

Menu
  • About
  • Breach Notification Laws
  • Privacy Policy
  • Transparency Report
Menu

Springfield Psychological Provides Notice of a Security Incident

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Dissent

SPRINGFIELD, Pa., June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Springfield Psychological is providing notice of a recent incident that may affect the security of certain information relating to current, former, and prospective patients.

On June 9, 2020, Springfield Psychological sent a routine marketing email to some past, current, and prospective patients advising them of services we offer. Unfortunately, the email was sent in a way that allowed all recipient email addresses to be visible to all recipients. Upon discovering the incident, Springfield Psychological began reviewing the email and launched an investigation. Upon discovering the incident, we began an internal investigation, and in the Fall of 2020, we began communicating with the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) regarding this event.  On May 25, 2021, OCR informed Springfield Psychological that it was required to notify affected individuals in accordance with HIPAA, and Springfield Psychological has done so promptly in accordance with the request.

The individuals’ email address was the only information that was included in this email. There was no treatment or diagnosis information listed on the email. There was no financial information listed on the email.  While the information at issue in this matter was limited, Springfield Psychological recommends remaining vigilant to requests for information sent to affected individuals’ email addresses.  Please report any suspicious requests for information allegedly sent by or on behalf of Springfield Psychological to Springfield Psychological.

Springfield Psychological takes the security of its patients’ information very seriously. In response to this event, Springfield Psychological is reviewing and enhancing existing Springfield Psychological policies and procedures. Springfield Psychological also notified the Department of Health and Human Services of this incident. Springfield Psychological is also notifying potentially impacted individuals of the event.

Individuals seeking additional information about this event can review Springfield Psychological’s website at www.springpsych.com.

SOURCE Springfield Psychological

Category: Breach IncidentsExposureHealth Data

Post navigation

← Headaches continue for patients and staff three weeks into hospital ransomware attack
50,000 security disasters waiting to happen: The problem of America’s water supplies →

Now more than ever

"Stand with Ukraine:" above raised hands. The illustration is in blue and yellow, the colors of Ukraine's flag.

Search

Browse by Categories

Recent Posts

  • Nigerian National Sentenced To More Than Five Years For Hacking, Fraud, And Identity Theft Scheme
  • Data breach of patient info ends in firing of Miami hospital employee
  • Texas DOT investigates breach of crash report records, sends notification letters
  • PowerSchool hacker pleads guilty, released on personal recognizance bond
  • Rewards for Justice offers $10M reward for info on RedLine developer or RedLine’s use by foreign governments
  • New evidence links long-running hacking group to Indian government
  • Zaporizhzhia Cyber ​​Police Exposes Hacker Who Caused Millions in Losses to Victims by Mining Cryptocurrency
  • Germany fines Vodafone $51 million for privacy, security breaches
  • Google: Hackers target Salesforce accounts in data extortion attacks
  • The US Grid Attack Looming on the Horizon

No, You Can’t Buy a Post or an Interview

This site does not accept sponsored posts or link-back arrangements. Inquiries about either are ignored.

And despite what some trolls may try to claim: DataBreaches has never accepted even one dime to interview or report on anyone. Nor will DataBreaches ever pay anyone for data or to interview them.

Want to Get Our RSS Feed?

Grab it here:

https://databreaches.net/feed/

RSS Recent Posts on PogoWasRight.org

  • California county accused of using drones to spy on residents
  • How the FBI Sought a Warrant to Search Instagram of Columbia Student Protesters
  • Germany fines Vodafone $51 million for privacy, security breaches
  • Malaysia enacts data sharing rules for public sector
  • U.S. Enacts Take It Down Act
  • 23andMe Bankruptcy Judge Ponders Trump Bill’s Injunction Impact
  • Hell No: The ODNI Wants to Make it Easier for the Government to Buy Your Data Without Warrant

Have a News Tip?

Email: Tips[at]DataBreaches.net

Signal: +1 516-776-7756

Contact Me

Email: info[at]databreaches.net

Mastodon: Infosec.Exchange/@PogoWasRight

Signal: +1 516-776-7756

DMCA Concern: dmca[at]databreaches.net
© 2009 – 2025 DataBreaches.net and DataBreaches LLC. All rights reserved.