Loss of unencrypted backup tape results in one of the largest breaches on record. It’s also interesting that TRICARE concluded that the risk of harm to patients is judged to be “low”. If that’s really the case, then why report the breach in the first place? Just a rhetorical question. I think we all know the answer to that!
Backups are a common risk that I find at many practices when helping providers with their security risk assessments. Very rarely are backup devices (tapes, USB devices, etc.) encrypted and usually just goes home with the Office Manager or other staff when taken offsite. Utilizing encryption really isn't as hard as it sounds. Most backup software products have encryption capabilities that only needs configured and applied to the backup job.
http://blogs.hcpro.com/hipaa/2011/09/military-health-plan-breach-affects-4-9-million/
Military health plan breach affects 4.9 million
By Dom Nicastro
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