Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Northern California and The Permanente Medical Group

The covered entity (CE), Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Northern California and The Permanente Medical Group, reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the medical records of 3,435 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, email addresses, clinical information, phone numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE revised its policies and procedures and sanctioned the workforce member involved.