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Gryphon Healthcare Data Breach Class Action Investigation

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Oct 14, 2024 10:15:00 PM

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Gryphon Healthcare data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at a partner company of Gryphon Healthcare, which may have affected as many as 393,358 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

 

What Happened?

A recent report from Gryphon's filing with the Attorney General of Maine states that the Gryphon Healthcare data breach occurred due to a data security incident at a partner company for which Gryphon provides medical billing services. This incident allowed an unauthorized party to access certain information maintained by Gryphon.

The compromised data may include:

  • Names
  • Dates of birth
  • Addresses
  • Social Security numbers
  • Health insurance information
  • Medical information
  • Prescription information
  • Medical record numbers

Data breach letters were sent out by Gryphon Healthcare on October 11, 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
  2. Consider freezing your credit
  3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Gryphon Healthcare 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.

 

Gryphon Healthcare Overview

Gryphon Healthcare, LLC is a business services company based in Houston, Texas that serves healthcare providers. The company offers various services such as revenue cycle management, coding & compliance services, and consulting services.

 

Gryphon Healthcare Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Gryphon Healthcare 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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