Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Iowa Department of Human Services reported to HHS on 2020-01-27 an Improper Disposal breach affecting 4,501 individuals. An employee of the entity's custodial vendor improperly disposed of documents containing PHI. Breached information was located on Paper/Films and included names, addresses, dates of birth, driver's license information, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, medications, health insurance information, and financial data. OCR investigated and obtained assurances that corrective actions — including physical and administrative safeguards — were implemented. Credit monitoring was offered to affected individuals.

Affected (this filing): 4,501