The covered entity (CE), Houston Health Department, reported that subcontractor of its business associate (BA) experienced a breach of its network that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 6,695 individuals. The PHI involved demographic and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals and the BA and its subcontractor implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
