Major Data Breach at ATSG, Inc. — Nearly 1 Million Records Compromised
A significant data breach has been reported involving ATSG, Inc., a business associate operating in New York. This incident, classified as a hacking/IT event, compromised the protected health information of 909,469 individuals. The breach occurred on a network server and was reported to the HHS Office for Civil Rights on October 4, 2024. Hospital administrators should review their own business associate agreements to ensure vendors have robust cybersecurity measures. While this specific incident affects ATSG, it serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with third-party data handling. Monitor your own systems for unusual activity and verify that your partners are compliant with security standards.