US Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Oct 2014 Physical Action (Q10854)
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A data breach risk event
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A data breach risk event |
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October 2014
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A Northwestern Memorial HealthCare (NMHC) laptop was stolen from an employees vehicle, putting Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Northwestern Medical Group patient data at risk. How many victims? 2,800, according to reports. What type of personal information? Names, addresses, dates of birth, health insurance information, billing codes, dates of services, physicians names, medical record numbers, diagnoses, treatment information, and Social Security numbers. What happened? A password protected, unencrypted laptop containing the information was stolen from an employees vehicle. What was the response? Law enforcement was notified. NMHC is confirming and ensuring encryption of all laptop computers, and reinforcing education with staff on the importance of (English)
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