Department of Health and Human Services outlines leading data breaches

According to a report from the Department of Health and Human Services:

• Breaches due to providers (63% - 68%)
• Breaches due to health information theft (50%)
• Breaches due to business associates (25% - 27%)
• Breaches due to hacking incidents (8% - 27%)
• Breaches due to unauthorized access (18 - 19%)
• Breaches due to loss of health information (12% - 17%)
• Breaches due to health plans (7% - 10%)

Note: Data from 2011-2012.


Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services