Vandals access medical records at storage warehouse
A warehouse storing patient records was vandalized leading to a potential data breach for patients of Hunt Regional Medical Partners Family Practice at Westlake in Quinlan, Texas.
The intruders accessed records for patients seen at Westlake Medical Center before 2010, and contained health information, addresses and Social Security numbers.
The intrusion occurred between Jan. 16 and 17. The medical practice has started an investigation, relocated the records and is reviewing internal procedures to determine additional safeguards, according to a statement.
Hunt Regional Medical Partners Family Practice recently acquired Westlake Medical Center and is taking responsibility for the breach, according to the statement.
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