Parker Drilling Company Group Health and Flexible Benefit Plan

The covered entity (CE), Parker Drilling Company Group Health and Flexible Benefit Plan, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 5,973 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards.