Oklahoma alerts 47,000 clients about data breach for the 2nd time

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services is notifying 47,000 clients of a potential data breach. The breach occurred in April 2016, but the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was not informed until November 2017. The incident highlights the importance of understanding breach-reporting requirements under HIPAA and the need for timely notification to patients, the media, and HHS.