Heartland Community Health Center Data Breach Class Action

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Heartland Community Health Center data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Heartland Community Health Center, which involved unauthorized access to an employee email account containing sensitive personal and medical information, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, medical records, and Medicare/Medicaid information.

What Happened?

According to the organization's website notice, the Heartland Community Health Center data breach occurred due to unauthorized access to an employee's email account. The incident was discovered on October 1, 2024, when unusual activity was detected within the account. In response, Heartland Community Health Center implemented immediate security measures including a company-wide password reset and engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate the extent of the breach. An investigation was launched that confirmed that the exposed data includes:

• names,
• addresses,
• phone numbers,
• email addresses,
• Social Security numbers,
• driver's license numbers,
• state ID numbers,
• dates of birth,
• medical information,
• Medicare/Medicaid numbers,
• and health insurance information.

Data breach letters were sent out by Heartland Community Health Center on November 27, 2024, informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and specific types of personal information that may have been compromised.

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 Heartland Community Health Center data breach
   1. Be wary of unexpected emails or messages claiming to be from Heartland Community Health Center
   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.

Heartland Community Health Center Overview

Heartland Community Health Center operates as a nonprofit healthcare organization headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas. Their operational structure encompasses multiple healthcare services including primary care, dental services, behavioral health treatment, and pharmacy operations. Heartland Community Health Center maintains a staff of approximately 217 employees and reports annual revenue of $31 million. Their facility network provides medical services through various programs designed to serve the local community's healthcare needs.

Heartland Community Health Center Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Heartland Community Health Center 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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