Local Omaha doctor busted for dumping patient files

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Date Reported:

10/5/10

Organization:

Omaha Gastroenterology Consultants, P.C.

Contractor/Consultant/Branch:

None

Location:

“60th and Harrison Streets in Omaha”

Victims:

Patients

Number Affected:

“hundreds”

Types of Data:

“Names, social security numbers, and sensitive medical records”

Breach Description:

An alert Omaha citizen discovered hundreds of medical records in recycling dumpsters allegedly originating from the offices of a local Gastroenterology clinic. The find was reported to and by KMTV Action 3 News.