Center for Urban Community Services Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Center for Urban Community Services (“CUCS”) data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Center for Urban Community Services, which may have affected as many as 38,000 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

According to reports filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, CUCS experienced a network security breach that allowed unauthorized access to their systems. The data breach, which occurred between September 4 and September 10, 2023, resulted in the exposure of confidential patient data including:

• names,
• addresses,
• Social Security numbers,
• telephone numbers,
• dates of birth,
• benefit identification numbers,
• health information,
• and prescription information.

Data breach letters will be sent out by Center for Urban Community Services, informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data, particularly those who received services through the New York Department of Health and Human Hygiene and the New York Department of Social Services.

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 Center for Urban Community Services 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.

Center for Urban Community Services Overview

Founded in 1983, the Center for Urban Community Services is a healthcare and social services provider in New York. With over 405 employees and annual revenue of $27 million, CUCS delivers essential mental health services, medical care, and transitional housing support to vulnerable populations through partnerships with state agencies.

Center for Urban Community Services Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Center for Urban Community Services 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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