Dickinson County Health Department

Your Personal Info Could Be

Exposed Online After

This Hospital Breach

Breach Description

The breach at the Dickinson County Health Department in Kansas involved unauthorized access/disclosure affecting 1,063 individuals. This incident was reported on January 17, 2024, and involved a desktop computer[18]. The breach is listed under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights Breach Portal, indicating it involved unsecured protected health information[7]. This type of breach typically requires notification to affected individuals and may trigger an investigation to determine the cause and extent of the unauthorized access or disclosure, as well as any necessary steps to prevent future incidents.

Citations:

  1. https://www.dkcoks.gov/1263/HIPPA-Breach
  2. https://www.dkcoks.gov/1263/HIPAA-Breach
  3. https://www.iowapublicradio.org/live-updates/news-of-the-day
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  6. https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/02/12/ounce-of-prevention-nebraska-lawmakers-seek-11-million-for-cybersecurity-upgrades/
  7. https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/breach/breach_report.jsf
  8. https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8875/Dickinson-County-Sanitary-Code-Adopted-February-2006-PDF
  9. https://www.kscourts.org
  10. https://www.wibw.com/2021/02/04/dickinson-county-health-order-concern/
  11. https://www.kwch.com/2023/12/14/kansas-begins-restoring-case-management-system-compromised-cyberattack/
  12. https://theconversation.com/us
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  14. https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/system.php?pws=KS2004104
  15. http://www.newbridgehealth.org
  16. https://agriculture.ks.gov/divisions-programs/food-safety-lodging/inspection-results
  17. https://www.stateauto.com
  18. https://breachdata.topwords.me/states/KS?offset=0&sort=reported_date
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Breach Submission Date Jan 17, 2024
Converted Entity Name Dickinson County Health Department
Converted Entity Type Healthcare Provider
State KS
Individuals Affected 1,063
Breach Type Unauthorized Access/Disclosure

Breach Information Location Desktop Computer

Business Associate Present Yes