TEXASHHS OCRFirst filing
Filed Nov 12, 2021bd_73ed4fcc09a1a6a1
University of Houston College of Optometry (TX) reported to HHS OCR on 2021-11-12 a ransomware attack (Hacking/IT Incident) on a Network Server affecting 18,500 individuals. PHI exposed included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, drivers' license numbers, claims information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. No business associate was involved. The CE implemented additional physical and technical safeguards, retrained staff on HIPAA rules, and received OCR technical assistance on the HIPAA Security Rule.
Affected (this filing): 18,500
HHS notified