University of Wisconsin - Madison reported to HHS on 2017-09-07 an Unauthorized Access/Disclosure affecting 1,000 individuals. Employees mailed postcards containing PHI including names, addresses, medications prescribed, and other clinical information. Breached information was on Paper/Films. The CE notified HHS, media, and affected individuals; offered free identity protection services; implemented administrative safeguards; retrained and sanctioned involved employees. OCR obtained assurances of corrective actions.
Affected (this filing): 1,000