HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule Investigation with Deer Oaks Behavioral Health for $225k and a Corrective Action Plan
In October 2023, Deer Oaks Behavioral Health in Texas disclosed a ransomware attack that affected 171,871 patients, which they discovered on September 1, 2023. LockBit3.0 claimed responsibility at the time and leaked data from the incident. Today, HHS OCR announced a settlement with Deer Oaks following an expanded investigation that had been opened after an…