Parkland Health Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Dallas County Hospital District d/b/a Parkland Health data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Parkland Health, which has resulted in the exposure of sensitive personal identifiable information for an undetermined number of patients.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Texas Attorney General's Office states that the Parkland Health data breach occurred due to a cyber security incident that potentially compromised both internal systems and third-party vendor access points. The investigation is ongoing, with full details of the breach's scope still being determined. The compromised information includes:

• Patient names
• Dates of birth
• Medical information

Data breach letters were initiated by Parkland Health following their October 22, 2024 filing with the Texas Attorney General, 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 Parkland 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.

Parkland Health Overview

Established in 1894, Parkland Health & Hospital System has grown into one of Texas's most comprehensive healthcare providers. As Dallas's premier medical facility, it encompasses a Level I Trauma Center, specialized burn unit, and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Serving as the primary teaching institution for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland provides care to approximately one million patients annually. With a workforce of over 13,103 employees and generating $1.6 billion in annual revenue.

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

How do you know that you were affected by the Parkland 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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