Each of you should post a short description or summary (no more than 2 paragraphs) of an article that describes a recent healthcare data breach (e.g. within the past year). Please use an article from an authoritative source. This can be a journal article, quality news website, health web resource, video, etc. “Random person’s” blog or Twitter feed doesn’t count. 

Please note:  You should select an article which will allow you to answer the questions below and/or use 2 or more articles to answer the questions.

Please use the following format for your post:

Paragraph 1

1. Describe the type of healthcare data breach (attack) and which organizations were involved.

2. What type of health related data was exposed?

Paragraph 2

1. What types of risk management techniques were used to mitigate the attack?

2. Did the healthcare organization change or update any of their security policies in response to the attack? If so please describe?

References

1. Cite in APA or MLA format.

2. Provide the working URL to the article(s). If I cannot access your article, I cannot grade your assignment.

Important TIPS:

• Please proofread your post for grammar, sentence structure (avoid run on sentences), and spelling.
• Initial post due 2 days prior to the close of the discussion:  Please remember that discussions are week long assignments you participate in more than once.
• Replies: Each student should review these summaries on their own and reply to at least two peers. The replies should consist of posting either a question to the student who posted the summary or noting something interesting you learned from the post. The replies only need to be 3-4 sentences in length, but should be substantive and meaningful.

Please view the rubric before posting, so you will know exactly how this assignment will be assessed. Please see the attached rubric by clicking the three dots in the top left.