The U.S. Breach Notification Portal, often referred to as the "Wall of Shame," is a resource maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Here's a breakdown of its function:
Purpose:
Lists healthcare providers and organizations that have experienced data breaches affecting 500 or more individuals. Makes this information publicly available. Information Included:
Names of affected entities (hospitals, clinics, etc.) State location Type of covered entity (healthcare provider, health plan, etc.) Number of individuals affected Date the breach was reported Type of breach (hacking, unauthorized access, etc.) Location of breached information (email, server, etc.)
Official Name:
While commonly referred to as the "Wall of Shame," the official name is the Breach Notification Portal. Access:
You can access the portal through the HHS website https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/breach-notification/breach-reporting/index.html.