Breach Notification Letter

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Western Governors University *

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TZM1

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Chemistry

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Dec 6, 2023

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[Date: November 4th, 2023] John Doe 1234 Avenue Rd, UT, 1111 Dear John Doe, I am writing to you with important information about a recent breach of your personal information from WGU Hospital. We became aware of this breach on 10/31/2023, which occurred on or around 10/30/2023 The breach occurred as follows: · A device with access to patient information was stolen from a staff member’s vehicle. The theft could result in important PHI being accessed. · Type(s) of protected health information involved: Names, admission date, medical record numbers, date of birth, and diagnosis. · Patient steps: Affected patients can give us permission to pay for a credit monitoring service to protect against identity theft. We will inform you if we receive any information about your credit or identity that would put you at risk. There is information for further protection on the Federal Trade Commission website at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft// . · Organization's mitigation: The device was wiped immediately after the incident was reported and we are implementing new software to improve security of our mobile devices to restrict access to confidential information. We also will be updating our security policies and re-training staff on HIPAA security regulations. Your personal information is of the utmost importance to us at WGU Hospital and we apologize for any upset and inconvenience this incident may have caused. Sincerely, WGU Hospital Representative
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