Teijin Automotive Technologies Welfare Plan

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The covered entity (CE), Teijin Automotive Technologies Welfare Plan, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 25,464 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE offered free credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. The CE retrained its staff on the requirements to protect and secure PHI. During the investigation, OCR provided the CE with technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.

Summary as published by the HHS Office for Civil Rights.