Option Care Health Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Option Care Health data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Option Care Health, which may have affected an undetermined number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the California Attorney General's office reveals that Option Care Health discovered unauthorized access to an employee's email account. The security incident occurred on July 31, 2024, with the company detecting the breach on August 1, 2024. Following an investigation with cybersecurity experts, the company confirmed on September 16, 2024, that protected health information was compromised during the incident.

Data breach letters were sent out by Option Care Health on November 15, 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 Option Care Health 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.

Option Care Health Overview

Option Care Health is a healthcare services provider, specializing in infusion therapy services nationwide. Based in Bannockburn, Illinois, the company operates facilities across all 50 states, employs over 7,500 healthcare professionals, and generates approximately $4.6 billion in annual revenue.

Option Care Health Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Option Care Health 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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