City of Homer (Homer, AK) reported to HHS on 2023-12-07 a Loss affecting 1,412 individuals. A flash drive (Other Portable Electronic Device) containing PHI was misplaced. Exposed data included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medications, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media, posted a substitute notice on its website, and implemented additional administrative/technical safeguards. Staff were retrained on PHI protection requirements. No business associate was involved.
Affected (this filing): 1,412