Bayhealth Medical Center Data Breach Class Action Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Bayhealth Medical Center data breach. This data breach was announced after Bayhealth Medical Center suffered a cybersecurity incident that potentially exposed the sensitive personally identifiable information of an undisclosed number of individuals.

What Happened?

According to a notice filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, the Bayhealth Medical Center data breach was the result of unauthorized access to files stored on the company's computer network that was discovered on July 31, 2024. An investigation was launched that confirmed that between July 27, 2024 and July 31, 2024, an unauthorized party gained access to files on Bayhealth's network containing confidential patient data, which may have included: 

• Names
• Social Security numbers
• Medical information
• Health insurance information

Bayhealth Medical Center began sending out data breach notification letters to impacted individuals informing them about the incident and what personal information was compromised.

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 Bayhealth Medical Center 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.

Bayhealth Medical Center Overview

Bayhealth Medical Center is a Dover, Delaware-based healthcare system comprising Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus, an Emergency Department in Smyrna, and various other facilities and practices. The health system partners with Penn Medicine for Heart and Vascular, Cancer, and Orthopaedics services. With a workforce of over 4,000, Bayhealth Medical Center generates around $700 million in yearly revenue.

Bayhealth Medical Center Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Bayhealth Medical Center 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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