Laser & Dermatologic Surgery Center

An unauthorized user accessed the covered entity's (CE) computer server several times between March 1, 2016, and March 21, 2016. The server contained patients’ names, addresses, dates of birth, and social security numbers affecting approximately 31,000 individuals. The CE, Laser & Dermatologic Surgery Center, provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE implemented firewall lockdowns that prevented external access into its computer network and decommissioned all of its breached electronic systems. The CE also completed additional network segmentation by creating a new domain and network, then wiped and rebuilt computer workstations and moved them to a secure network. The CE also trained staff on its Security Awareness policies and procedures. OCR obtained assurances that the CE implemented the corrective actions noted above.