**Updated on September 4, 2024**
At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Gaia Software data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Gaia Software, which may have affected as many as 56,676 patients at Americare Renal Center, potentially exposing sensitive personal information.
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights and Vermont Attorney General states that the Gaia Software data breach occurred due to a cyber security attack that was discovered on or about February 5, 2024. The company detected that an unauthorized third party infiltrated Gaia’s computer network prompting Gaia to secure its network and launch an investigation with the help of independent IT security and forensic investigators that was concluded on April 19, 2024. It was also found that the hackers demanded a ransomware payment.
It was confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed Gaia's computer system and accessed confidential information stored on it that may have belonged to patients of Americare Renal Center. Gaia Software reviewed the files to determine which consumers were impacted and what information was compromised. While the information breached varies depending on the individual, it may include:
Data breach letters were sent out by Gaia Software on June 28, 2024 informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.
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.
Based out of Littleton, Colorado, Gaia Software, LLC is a software company that specializes in the creation and customization of healthcare software. The company concentrates their development and products solely on the dialysis industry to meet the needs of the independent dialysis provider. They are subject matter experts in EHR system implementation and EMR billing.
How do you know that you were affected by the Gaia Software 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 any compensation that may be available to you.
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