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4 healthcare data breaches have been reported in District of Columbia, affecting 79,541 patients. Review breach details, understand your rights, and learn how to protect your medical information.
If your provider is listed here, you should have received a breach notification letter under HIPAA. Monitor your Explanation of Benefits statements for unauthorized claims, place a fraud alert on your credit, and consider requesting a copy of your medical records to verify accuracy. You can file a complaint with HHS if you did not receive required notification.
| Organization | Date | Type | Affected | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 2024-01-30 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | 46,677 | high |
| Community Connections | 2024-12-11 | Hacking/IT Incident | 18,949 | high |
| Fincantieri Marine Group, LLC | 2024-01-05 | Hacking/IT Incident | 11,535 | high |
| Veterans Health Administration | 2024-01-05 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | 2,380 | medium |
Hacking/IT Incident · 18,949 affected
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure · 46,677 affected
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure · 2,380 affected
Hacking/IT Incident · 11,535 affected
Under HIPAA, healthcare organizations in District of Columbia must notify you within 60 days if your protected health information (PHI) has been compromised in a data breach affecting 500 or more individuals.
District of Columbia has state-level breach notification laws that may provide additional protections beyond federal HIPAA requirements. You have the right to:
District of Columbia Medical Records Guide
Know your rights to access and correct your records
Request Your Medical Records
Order copies to verify accuracy after a breach
Search our database to see if your healthcare provider in District of Columbia was involved in a breach.
As of our latest data, 4 healthcare data breaches have been reported in District of Columbia, affecting a total of 79,541 patients. The most common type is Hacking/IT Incident.
If your healthcare data was compromised in District of Columbia, you should: (1) review the breach notification letter for details, (2) request a copy of your medical records to check for unauthorized changes, (3) place a fraud alert on your credit reports, (4) file a complaint with the HHS Office for Civil Rights or the District of Columbia Attorney General's office, and (5) consider consulting an attorney about potential compensation.
Yes, District of Columbia has state-level breach notification laws that may provide additional protections beyond federal HIPAA requirements. These laws may cover different types of personal information, have different notification timelines, and provide additional enforcement mechanisms through the District of Columbia Attorney General's office.
Disclaimer: This page provides educational information about healthcare data breaches in District of Columbia. It is not legal advice. Data is sourced from the HHS OCR Breach Portal and may not reflect the most current information. Consult a qualified attorney for specific legal questions about a data breach affecting you.