Data breach reported at Atascadero State Hospital

Data breach reported at Atascadero State Hospital

  • State officials say a Department of State Hospitals (DSH) employee improperly accessed the health information of more than 2,000 patients, former patients, and employees at Atascadero State Hospital.
  • The information reportedly included COVID-19 test results.
  • The data breach was reportedly discovered in late February as part of an annual review of employee access to data folders.

KSBY NEWS | March 18, 2021