Bricker & Eckler
Disclosed Apr 2, 2021430,185 affectedConfirmed
The business associate (BA), Bricker & Eckler, LLP, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 420,532 individuals. The PHI involved includes names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license information, and Social Security numbers. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the BA strengthened its administrative and technical safeguards to better protect its PHI. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Security Rule.
What is known
| People affected | 430,185 (as reported by the organization) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Happened | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | NamesHealth |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
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History of this record
First seen 2026-09-25 (California AG), confirmed by California AG. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.