Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Troy Regional Medical Center PATIENT RECORDS computer hacked! patient records STOLEN !

We have been notified that on MAY 20,2011 the computer at Troy Regional Medical Center in Troy, Al that contains all the patient records has been hacked by an unknown person outside of the hospital and records of patients born from 1988 to 1992 has been accessed and stolen.

These records included the patient's Name,Address,Date Of Birth,Social Security Number, Medical Record Number.

The Public notification has been mailed out to patients on JULY 5,2011


We have included the copy of the letter we have received from troy Hospt. My daughter is one that her records was stolen!



What is being done?
When Troy Regional heard about the breach they started their internal investigation , As the part of the investigation they are reinforcing their security policies and safeguards to protect this from happening again. 
law enforcement has been notified and investigating this matter.


Troy Regional Hospital is enroling all patients between these age dates that is in threat a FREE IDENTITY PROTECTION at no cost to the patient.

Below is copy of the notification letter we received. CLICK ON THE LETTER TO ENLARGE





 

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