TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced that a data breach may have exposed personal information about 3,392 residents in the greater Tyler, Texarkana, Longview, Marshall, Beaumont and Nacogdoches areas. .
On January 11, HHSC said an employee allegedly sent a spreadsheet containing names, home addresses and phone numbers, health information, services, financial information, Medicaid identification numbers, and individuals’ Social Security numbers to personal email addresses. announced that they had discovered.
The emails were sent between September and October 2023, and HHSC said it last reviewed the emails on February 2, 2024.
“HHSC investigates reported privacy incidents, identifies sensitive information involved, and takes steps to mitigate potential breaches by referring incidents to the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General for investigation. HHSC is not aware of any instances of unauthorized disclosure or misuse of personal information. However, it is possible that personal information may be obtained or viewed by unintended recipients.”
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
HHSC said it has already reached out to those affected to provide one year of free credit monitoring to protect their credit from misuse of their information.
Anyone who believes they may have been affected is asked to call 833-918-775 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. When calling, he should use Experian’s contact number B117866, according to HHSC.
“HHSC is committed to ensuring the security of confidential information. In addition to requiring staff to undergo annual security and cybersecurity training, HHSC is committed to reminding staff of their responsibility to protect confidential information. We are taking measures.”
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
