At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Kaiser Permanente data breach that occurred in August and September 2024 . This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Kaiser Permanente, which may have affected an undetermined number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information including protected health information.
According to a report filed with the California Attorney General's office, Kaiser Permanente identified unauthorized access to two employee email accounts on September 3, 2024. An investigation was launched that confirmed that the compromised email accounts contained sensitive information belonging to certain individuals. The data breach exposed sensitive patient data including:
Kaiser noted in the data breach letter that sensitive information such as credit card numbers and Social Security numbers were not included in the affected information. Data breach notification letters were sent out by Kaiser Permanente on November 1, 2024, informing affected individuals about the extent of the compromised information and next steps.
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.
Kaiser Permanente, established in 1945, operates as a major healthcare system and nonprofit health plans across eight states and the District of Columbia. With over 222,311 employees and annual revenue reaching approximately $101 billion, the organization serves as a healthcare provider across multiple regions including Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, and Georgia. The company aims to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of their members and the communities they serve.
How do you know that you were affected by the Kaiser Permanente 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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