US Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital May 2013 Technical Error (Q9875)
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A data breach risk event
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US Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital May 2013 Technical Error
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A data breach risk event
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May 2013
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The Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Arlington, Texas, has begun notifying patients about a potential exposure of confidential information resulting from what it alleges is improper handling of microfiche by Shred-It, the vendor contracted by the hospital to handle the confidential destruction of the media. The hospital says it is unlikely that the information found on the microfiche was used inappropriately because specialized equipment is needed to view the documents. However, Texas Health Fort Worth is informing patients whose records may have been involved. The hospital is providing call center support to all patients and offering contact information for credit protection services to eligible individuals. The microfiche was limited to Texas Health Fort Worth patients (English)
