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OCR Issues Alerts Regarding Phishing Email Disguised as Official OCR Audit Communication

By Patrick H. Haggerty on December 2, 2016
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Stethoscope on Computer KeyboardThe OCR issued another alert relating to the phishing email campaign and has shared that the phishing email originates from the email address OSOCRAudit@hhs-gov.us and directs individuals to a URL at http://www.hhs-gov.us. This is a subtle difference from the official email address for OCR’s HIPAA audit program, OSOCRAudit@hhs.gov. Covered entities and business associates should alert their workforce members of this issue and take note that official communications regarding the HIPAA audit program are sent to selected auditees from the email address OSOCRAudit@hhs.gov. Read more>>

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Patrick Haggerty has a growing practice in the area of privacy and data protection, counseling companies and hospitals that have suffered data breaches and are involved in subsequent investigations and litigation. With additional experience in commercial litigation and white collar defense and corporate…

Patrick Haggerty has a growing practice in the area of privacy and data protection, counseling companies and hospitals that have suffered data breaches and are involved in subsequent investigations and litigation. With additional experience in commercial litigation and white collar defense and corporate investigations, Patrick demonstrates a proven ability to handle and manage all aspects of litigation and internal investigation work. More>>

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    Privacy and Cybersecurity
  • Blog:
    Health Law Update
  • Organization:
    Baker & Hostetler LLP
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