In a nutshell
Denton County MHMR Center stated in a news release Dec. 30 that officials took “immediate action” when they noticed unusual activity on the center’s network. After hiring a third party to investigate the activity, it was determined that the breach occurred between Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, 2024.
The center received official results after a more in-depth investigation Oct. 10 that determined nearly 109,000 former and current patients’ information was possibly impacted, including names, addresses, dates of birth, medical history and medical records.
The breach was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources Office for Civil Rights on Nov. 5., and the center updated its website Dec. 30 with information and resources relating to the breach.
What’s next?
The center stated it has partnered with a third party to ensure additional security is being taken and that its policies and procedures related to data protection are being reviewed.
Denton County MHMR Center officials have advised patients to keep an eye on their personal information, and to be aware of identity theft and fraud by reviewing banking statements and explanation of benefits for suspicious transactions.
