Hypertension-Nephrology Associates Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit Assistance

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Hypertension-Nephrology Associates data breach. This breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident, which may have affected as many as 39,491 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal information.

• names,
• dates of birth,
• diagnoses and treatment information,
• Social Security numbers,
• and health insurance identification numbers

Data Breach Incident Details

A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights states that the Hypertension-Nephrology Associates was compromised due to a cyber security attack that was discovered on February 6, 2024 after staff found an extortion note on its computer system. An investigation confirmed that an unauthorized actor accessed the company’s computer network between January 20, 2024, and February 6, 2024. Data breach letters will need to be sent out by Hypertension-Nephrology Associates informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

Hypertension-Nephrology Associates Overview

Based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, Hypertension-Nephrology Associates, P.C. is a healthcare practice that provides care to kidney patients.

Hypertension-Nephrology Associates Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Hypertension-Nephrology Associates 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.