Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami

The covered entity (CE), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,170 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, addresses, dates of birth, health insurance information, and other demographic information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit reporting services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Staff were also retrained in its requirements to protect and secure PHI.