Connecticut Attorney General's Office
Press Release
Attorney General Investigating Alleged Unauthorized Access Of Patient Information At Griffin Hospital
March 29, 2010
“My office is investigating allegations that a radiologist formerly affiliated with Griffin Hospital improperly accessed the medical information of almost 1,000 of the hospital’s patients.
“These charges, if true, are deeply disturbing. Patients rightly expect and demand that their medical information remain secure and confidential, viewed only by authorized individuals.
“Unauthorized accessing of patient information is a violation of the federal HIPAA law that my office is empowered to enforce. I will seek strong and significant sanctions, if warranted by the facts.
“Griffin Hospital rightly informed my office of this alleged data breach and is cooperating with our investigation.”