Boston Children’s Health Physicians Data Breach Class Action Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Boston Children’s Health Physicians (“BCHP”) data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Boston Children’s Health Physicians, which may have affected an undisclosed number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

According to a report filed with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office, the Boston Children’s Health Physicians data breach was the result of a cybersecurity incident that compromised sensitive data. The breach occurred after BCHP detected suspicious activity on their network, leading to an investigation. The breach was traced back to unusual activity reported by one of BCHP’s vendors on September 6, 2024, with BCHP confirming the unauthorized access to its systems on September 10, 2024. The types of data potentially exposed in this breach include:

• Names
• Social Security numbers
• Dates of birth
• Driver’s license numbers
• Health insurance details
• Medical records
• Billing information

On October 4, 2024, Boston Children’s Health Physicians began sending data breach notification letters to affected individuals, explaining what specific information had been compromised and providing resources to help protect against identity theft and fraud.

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 Boston Children’s Health Physicians 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.

Boston Children’s Health Physicians Overview

Boston Children’s Health Physicians is a leading provider of pediatric care in the New York Metropolitan Area, Hudson Valley, and Connecticut. Affiliated with Boston Children’s Hospital, BCHP operates through 55 practice locations and provides specialized medical care to children across the region. The organization is part of the Boston Children’s Hospital network, one of the top pediatric healthcare systems in the country, with more than 3,300 employees and an annual revenue exceeding $2.5 billion.

Boston Children’s Health Physicians Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Boston Children’s Health Physicians 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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