TX Hospital. Data Security Civil Penalty. 4 Key Points.

the hospital: Children’s Medical Center of Dallas 

the data security charge: years of noncompliance with HIPAA rules and after failing to request a hearing on the penalty. Since 2010 the hospital used unencrypted devices to store HIPAA protected info

the regulator: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights

the fine: $3.2 million civil money penalty

Day Pitney LLP | United States: Hospital Hit With $3.2M Penalty for Ongoing Health Data Security Lapses