Center for Digestive Health Data Breach Investigation

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

Center for Digestive Health Data Breach Incident Details

A recent report from the Attorney General of Massachusetts states that the Center for Digestive Health was compromised due to a cyber security attack that was discovered after the company detected suspicious activity within its computer network. An investigation confirmed that an unauthorized actor accessed the organization’s computer network, including files containing confidential patient information between April 1, 2024 and April 14, 2024.¹ Data breach letters were sent out by Center for Digestive Health on May 29, 2024 informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

Key Details

1. Breach Source: Center for Digestive Health
2. Breach Dates: April 1, 2024 and April 14, 2024
3. Affected Customers: Undetermined
4. Type of Attack: Unauthorized access to Center for Digestive Health’s computer network

Compromised Information in the Center for Digestive Health Data Breach

Based on available information, the Center for Digestive Health data breach may have exposed the following sensitive information:

• names,
• Social Security numbers,
• and financial account information

Center for Digestive Health Company Profile

Based in Orlando, Florida, Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida, P.A. is better known by patients as the Center for Digestive Health. The company is a specialty healthcare provider that operates six offices in Orlando and four locations under the name the Center for Digestive Endoscopy.²

Center for Digestive Health Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Center for Digestive 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.

Steps You Can Take To Protect Yourself

Take these steps to safeguard your information following the Center for Digestive Health 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 Center for Digestive Health data breach
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible 

Explore our “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 Center for Digestive Health 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 Center for Digestive Health data breach, we encourage you to reach out to us immediately.

External Resources:

1. Data Breach Letter - https://www.mass.gov/doc/assigned-data-breach-number-2024-1048-center-for-digestive-health/download
2. Center for Digestive Health - https://cdhorlando.com/about-us/