Northwestern Health Sciences University

Northwestern Health Sciences University reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2019-11-11. 1 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.

Northwestern Health Sciences University reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2019-05-24. 5 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.

Northwestern Health Sciences University (NHSU) in MN reported to HHS OCR on 2019-05-21 a Hacking/IT Incident (email phishing attack) affecting 1,198 individuals. PHI exposed included names, Social Security numbers, drivers' license numbers, passport information, diagnostic/treatment information, medications prescribed, and health insurance information. Breached information located on Email. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and offered complimentary credit monitoring. Additional safeguards and staff retraining were implemented. OCR obtained corrective action assurances.

Northwestern Health Sciences University issued a breach notification to Montana residents regarding unauthorized access to personal and health information. The notice advises individuals on placing security freezes and obtaining free credit reports. It explicitly states that Protected Health Information (PHI) was involved, though no unintended use has been confirmed to date.