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AdventHealth Data Breach Investigation

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Nov 19, 2024 10:11:33 PM

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent AdventHealth data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at AdventHealth, which may have affected an undetermined number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

 

What Happened?

According to a recent filing with the Texas Attorney General's office, AdventHealth experienced an unauthorized access incident that compromised confidential patient information. While the full scope of the breach is still under investigation, the healthcare provider has confirmed that an unauthorized party gained access to systems containing sensitive patient data.

The types of compromised information include:

  • Personal identification data
  • Social Security numbers
  • Detailed medical information
  • Health insurance records

AdventHealth began sending data breach notification letters to affected individuals, informing them about the security incident and the potential exposure of their personal information.

 

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

  1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
  2. Consider freezing your credit
  3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the AdventHealth data breach
  4. Change passwords for affected accounts
  5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

 

AdventHealth Overview

AdventHealth is a major player in the U.S. healthcare sector, operating as a faith-based, non-profit organization headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Their network encompasses 51 hospitals and numerous care sites across nine states, including Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin. With over 83,000 employees and annual revenue of approximately $11.7 billion, they serve as a crucial healthcare provider for millions of Americans.

 

AdventHealth Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the AdventHealth data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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