BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Injectable Therapy Services dba BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy data breach. This data breach potentially exposed the sensitive personal information of an undetermined number of individuals.

BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy Data Breach Incident Details

A recent report from the Attorney General of California states that BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy was compromised due to a cyber security attack that was discovered on December 13, 2023 after the company learned of an incident impacting its IT network. An investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed the BioMatrix’s IT network on December 8, 2023. Data breach letters were sent out by BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy on July 16, 2024 informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.¹

Key Details

1. Date of Discovery: December 13, 2023
2. Date of Notification: July 16, 2024
3. Number of Affected Individuals:
4. Type of Incident: Unauthorized [computer/network/IT] access

Compromised Personal Information

Based on available information, the BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy data breach may have exposed the following sensitive information:

• names,
• addresses,
• email addresses,
• dates of service,
• prescriptions,
• Social Security numbers
• and driver’s license numbers

About BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy

Based in Van Nuys, California, Injectable Therapy Services, Inc. is a specialty pharmacy acquired by BioMatrix in 2014. BioMatrix is a specialty infusion provider that offers infusion therapies through a network of nine locations in Texas, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, California, Florida, and Alabama.²

Understanding Your Rights As A BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy Data Breach Victim

If you've been affected by the BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy data breach, it's crucial to understand your rights and the potential long-term impacts of such an incident.

How to Know if You're Affected

Victims usually 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.

Protecting Yourself After a INDUSTRY Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
2. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze
3. Be vigilant against phishing attempts using information from the BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy data breach
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

For more detailed guidance, explore our comprehensive “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand protective measures you can take to better protect yourself against identity theft and learn how to secure your information effectively after a data breach.

How Console & Associates Can Help

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach lawyers for a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy data breach class action lawsuit and any compensation that may be available to you.

Don't wait to act. The impact of a data breach can be felt long before official notices are sent. If you've experienced any suspicious activity or believe you may have been affected by the BioMatrix Specialty Pharmacy data breach, we encourage you to reach out to us immediately.

External Resources:

1. Data Breach Letter - https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/Injectable%20Therapy%20Services%2C%20Inc%20Sample%20Notice.pdf
2. Website Notice - https://www.biomatrixsprx.com/data-security-incident