Cancer Center of Kansas
Disclosed Aug 9, 2019773 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Cancer Center of Kansas, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 773 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect its PHI.
What is known
| People affected | 773 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | NamesHealth |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
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History of this record
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First seen 2026-09-25 (HHS archive), confirmed by HHS OCR. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.