Atrium Health Data Breach Class Action Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Atrium Health data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Atrium Health, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

According to a notice on the Atrium Health website, the company experienced a data breach caused by an email phishing attack. This attack compromised several employee email accounts between April 29, 2024, and April 30, 2024, exposing sensitive consumer information.

• Names
• Social Security numbers
• Driver’s license numbers
• Financial account information
• Medical and health insurance information
• Digital signatures
• Dates of birth
• Addresses
• Email addresses

Atrium Health began sending data breach notification letters to impacted individuals on September 13, 2024.

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 Atrium Health 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.

Atrium Health Overview

 Atrium Health, also known as the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, is a leading for-profit hospital network headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. With a presence in four states, Atrium Health operates 40 hospitals, seven emergency departments, and over 30 urgent care facilities. The organization employs more than 70,000 people and generates approximately $12.9 billion in annual revenue.

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

 How do you know that you were affected by the Atrium Health 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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