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Class Action Lawsuit Investigation and Legal Assistance After Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services Data Breach

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Feb 22, 2024 4:00:00 AM

 

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At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services data breach. This breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident, which may have affected as many as 50,000 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal information.

  • names,
  • Social Security numbers,
  • dates of birth,
  • demographic information,
  • driver’s license numbers,
  • medical information
  • and health insurance information

 

Data Breach Incident Details

 A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights states that the Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services was compromised due to a cyber security attack. The company also posted a website notice that stated that they experienced a disruption to its IT network on December 10, 2023. Upon discovering this activity, they immediately disconnected their network and launched an investigation, which is ongoing. Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services has determined that certain files containing confidential patient information were subject to unauthorized access during this incident. Data breach letters were sent out by Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services on January 25, 2024 informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

 

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services Overview

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based mental health provider, offers addiction treatment, employment assistance, mental health services, and psychiatric care to approximately 30,000 patients each year.

 

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health 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 attorneys for a no-cost consultation about your situation, your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and any compensation that may be available to you.

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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.