Server Stolen from Waco Dental Clinic

As DDS Rescue has explained in newsletters and with talking directly with our Doctors and potential Doctors, theft does happen and it can be costly. The Dental Office who had their server stolen was not a client of DDS Rescue- and this was preventable. The Breach happened on January 22, 2019 and effected 6,289 patients' information.

DDS Rescue would like to remind all our current customers to call us to get your HIPAA Security Risk Assessment so we can work with you on HIPAA Compliance - this HIPAA Compliance Program is included with your existing monthly service bill. Please call 800-998-9048 ext. 202.

To all potential customers of DDS Rescue who have had the HIPAA Security Risk Assessment, if you are interested in DDS Rescue handling your HIPAA through our HIPAA Compliance Program please contact sales@ddsrescue.com

Server Stolen from Waco Dental Clinic

Stonehaven Dental, an operator of two dental practices in Waco and Harker Heights, TX, has announced that thieves broke into its Waco clinic and stole a computer server that contained patient information.

All data on the server had been backed up via a cloud storage service and could be restored. The server was protected with two layers of password-security, but patient data was not encrypted.

The server contained patients’ names, telephone numbers, addresses, dates of birth, medical records, medical record numbers, health insurance information, and for some patients, Social Security and Driver’s license numbers.

While data access is unlikely, it is possible that the passwords could be cracked. Consequently, the decision was taken to offer affected patients complimentary identity theft protection services.

Affected patients were notified about the incident on January 22, 2019. The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights has also been informed. The breach summary on the OCR website indicates 6,289 patients’ information was stored on the stolen server.

Physical security at Stonehaven Dental offices has now been strengthened and all devices containing patient information are now encrypted.

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