The Irish Independent reports: Incidents of data breaches tripled last year, with more than 400 instances reported, according to the Office of the Data Protection Commission. A number of probes have been launched into civil servants suspected of accessing information about individuals out of curiosity, or for profit. But some data leaks out through human…
Three other breaches you may not have known about
In addition to other blog entries posted today, a recent update to HHS’s breach tool indicates three more reports that have not been reported in the media: Southern Perioperative Services, P.C. in Alabama reported that 2,000 patients had PHI on a device that was stolen on or about November 17. Their web site is parked and…
Benefit Resources notifies 16,200 of lost device with PHI
A recent update to HHS’s breach tool indicates that Benefit Resources, Inc. in South Carolina reported a breach involving the PHI of 16,200 patients. The incident reportedly occurred on or about November 22 and was coded by HHS as the loss/other of a “portable electronic device/other.” So far I haven’t found any notice on their web…
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital notifies almost 10,000 patients of a breach that occurred in April
A recent update to HHS’s breach tool indicates that the Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Azle, Texas reported a breach involving the PHI of 9,922 patients. I did locate a breach notice on the hospital’s web site, although it was not immediately apparent from the home page, and I had to click on the “About…
Ankle + Foot Center of Tampa Bay security breach affects 156,000 patients? (updated)
A recent update to HHS’s breach tool indicates that the Ankle + Foot Center of Tampa Bay, Inc. in Florida reported a breach involving the PHI of 156,000 patients. The incident reportedly occurred on or about November 10 and was coded by HHS as “Hacking/IT Incident” involving the provider’s network server. So far I haven’t…
UK: Wiltshire Council documents found in wheelie bin
An investigation has been launched after a bag full of birth registrations and internal council emails was found in a household bin in Wiltshire. A couple from Westbury found the Wiltshire Council documents in their wheelie bin soon after it had been emptied. The documents were traced back to Trowbridge. A council spokesman apologised and…