The covered entity (CE), Human Development Services of Westchester, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 506 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, health insurance information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE offered free credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.
