Tattnall County, Georgia

The covered entity (CE), Tattnall County, Georgia, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,337 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, claims and financial information, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment 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 and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.