At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee data breach. This breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident, which may have affected as many as 29,000 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal information.
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights states that the Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee was compromised due to a cyber security attack that was discovered on March 24, 2024 after the company learned that hackers accessed portions of their computer system. An investigation confirmed that confidential patient information was compromised. Data breach letters will need to be sent out by Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee is an optometry practice providing eye exams, emergency eye care, laser eye surgery, dry eye therapy and other services.
How do you know that you were affected by the Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee 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.
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