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.
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.
Based on available information, the Center for Digestive Health data breach may have exposed the following sensitive information:
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
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.
Take these steps to safeguard your information following the Center for Digestive Health data breach:
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.
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.
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