On August 1, 2023, MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley (“MHMR”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access certain files on the company’s computer network. In this notice, MHMR explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their name, Social Security number, driver’s license number, medical record number, Medicaid or Medicare number, medical treatment, diagnosis information, and health insurance information. Upon completing its investigation, MHMR began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from the MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft as well as discuss your legal options following the MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley Breach?

The MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, MHMR’s filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on November 5, 2023, MHMR detected a potential data security incident when portions of the organization’s computer system experienced a disruption. In response, MHMR secured its systems and began working with third-party data security specialists to investigate the incident.

The MHMR investigation ultimately confirmed that a number of files on its IT network were subject to unauthorized access. Further investigation revealed that some of these files contained confidential information belonging to patients and employees.

After learning that sensitive patient and employee data was accessible to an unauthorized party, the MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and who was impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, driver’s license number, medical record number, Medicaid or Medicare number, medical treatment, diagnosis information, and health insurance information.

On August 1, 2023, MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley

MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley is a mental health services provider based in Madisonville, Texas. MHMR of Brazos Valley serves residents of Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Robertson, Leon, Madison and Washington counties. MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley employs more than 38 people and generates approximately $15 million in annual revenue.