Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic Data Breach Class Action

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic, which may have affected as many as 65,000 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights states that the Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic data breach occurred due to a cybersecurity incident. The unauthorized access was discovered on September 20, 2024, with investigation revealing that the intrusion period lasted from September 17 to September 20, 2024. The compromised data includes:

• Names
• Social Security numbers
• Addresses
• Dates of birth
• Driver's license numbers
• Financial account information
• Medical information
• Health insurance information

Data breach letters were sent out by Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic on December 23, 2024, informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
   1. Set up alerts for suspicious activity
   2. Review all financial statements thoroughly
   3. Request free credit reports and examine them for unauthorized entries
      
      
2. Consider freezing your credit
   1. Contact all three major credit bureaus to place a freeze
   2. Understand this prevents new accounts from being opened in your name
   3. Remember to temporarily lift the freeze when applying for legitimate credit
      
      
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic data breach
   1. Be wary of unexpected emails or messages claiming to be from Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic
   2. Don't click on suspicious links or download unexpected attachments
   3. Verify all communications through official channels
      
      
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
   1. Create strong, unique passwords for each account
   2. Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
   3. Consider using a password manager for better security
      
      
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible
   1. Add this extra layer of security to all important accounts
   2. Use authenticator apps rather than SMS when available
   3. Keep backup codes in a secure location

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.

Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic Overview

Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic operates as a healthcare provider in Tehama County, California, with two primary locations in Red Bluff and Cottonwood. The organization functions as part of the broader Dignity Health network, with 129 employees and annual revenue of approximately $12 million. Their facilities provide primary care services including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and urgent care. The clinics serve as key medical facilities for the rural Northern California region, offering integrated healthcare services that combine primary and specialty care under a unified organizational structure.

Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic 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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