The business associate (BA), Brightline, reported that its third-party provider was the victim of a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 8,432 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, member and group identification numbers, and gender identification. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional security and technical safeguards. OCR provided the BA with technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules.
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