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AP reports: A state audit has found that Gov. Pat Quinn’s administration left behind tractors, a forklift, computers, and confidential patient and employee records when it closed three Department of Human Services facilities. The report by Auditor General William Holland — released Thursday — says officials failed to follow proper inventory and shut-down procedures when…

Remember that somewhat confusing breach disclosure by DeKalb Health back in April? If it helps, DeKalb Health informed HHS that the business associated involved was Ferguson Advertising, Inc. and that 1,361 patients were notified of the incident.

Oops. It seems the Sorenson Communication/Caption Call breach that I reported on DataBreaches.net in March should have been reported on this blog, as it was reported to HHS as affecting 9,800 people enrolled in the Caption Call Group Health Plan.

Union Labor Life Insurance Co. (ULLICO) has notified 46,771 participants, dependents, and insurance applicants after a laptop with personal information was stolen from their Silver Spring, Maryland offices on February 17.  The theft was discovered on February 18. In an FAQ on the incident, posted to their web site, ULLICO  indicates that the incident was promptly…

Sometimes, it takes years before we find out how HHS responded to a breach. A breach involving New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation that affected 1.7 million patients is a case in point. As reported previously on this blog, the breach occurred in December 2010 when backup tapes were stolen from the unlocked vehicle…

Press release on May 22 from Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood: A woman alleged to be stealing identities and forging prescriptions has been arrested following a seven month investigation, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today. Sylvia Cook, 59, whose last known residence is in Jackson, was arrested Wednesday in rural Rankin County. Cook is wanted…