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Long Island Plastic Surgical Group Data Breach Class Action Investigation

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Oct 11, 2024 7:30:00 AM

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Long Island Plastic Surgical Group data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cybersecurity incident at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, which may have affected a significant number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

 

What Happened?

A recent report from the Texas Attorney General's office states that the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group data breach occurred due to an unauthorized party gaining access to portions of the company's network between January 4, 2024 and January 8, 2024.

The types of data potentially compromised in the breach include:

  • names,
  • Social Security numbers,
  • dates of birth,
  • driver's license numbers,
  • state identification numbers,
  • passport numbers,
  • financial account information,
  • biometric information,
  • medical information,
  • clinical photographs,
  • and health insurance policy information.

Data breach letters were sent out by Long Island Plastic Surgical Group on October 4, 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 Long Island Plastic Surgical Group 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.

 

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group Overview

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, PC, a New York City-based healthcare services provider, has been delivering a comprehensive array of surgical and non-surgical treatments since its establishment in 1948. With a network of 13 facilities strategically situated throughout the New York City region, the company is well-positioned to serve its diverse patient base. Boasting a dedicated team of over 360 professionals, Long Island Plastic Surgical Group demonstrates its commitment to excellence in patient care and service delivery.

 

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group 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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