General Physician, PC Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent General Physician, PC ("GPPC") data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at General Physician, PC, which may have affected an undetermined number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

According to GPPC's filing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, the company experienced a data breach that remained undetected for over two months. The unauthorized access began on April 6, 2024, and continued until June 12, 2024, when suspicious activity was finally identified within their email environment. The compromised information includes highly sensitive data such as:

• Social Security numbers
• Names and addresses
• Financial account information
• Dates of birth
• Medical information
• Health insurance details

Data breach notification letters will be sent out by General Physician, PC informing affected individuals about the scope of the compromise and the specific types of personal information that may have been exposed.

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 General Physician, PC 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.

General Physician, PC Overview

General Physician, PC is a major healthcare provider established in 2012 in Dunkirk, New York. The organization operates an extensive network of medical facilities throughout Western New York, employing over 513 healthcare professionals and generating approximately $78 million in annual revenue. GPPC maintains affiliations with several prominent medical groups including OBGYN Associates of Western New York and Great Lakes Cancer Care Collaborative.

General Physician, PC Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the General Physician, PC 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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