Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida Data Breach Class Action Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Physicians' Primary Care of Southwest Florida ("PPCSF") data breach. This cybersecurity incident has potentially compromised sensitive patient and employee information, including Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers, leading PPCSF to offer complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to affected individuals.

What Happened?

A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights reveals that PPCSF discovered unauthorized activity within their computer network on September 17, 2024. Further investigation determined that an unauthorized party had accessed their systems beginning September 15, 2024, potentially compromising confidential patient and employee data. According to PPCSF's website notice and official filings, the breach exposed sensitive personal information. The company is offering protective services to individuals whose Social Security numbers or driver's license numbers were compromised in the incident. Data breach letters were sent out by Physicians' Primary Care of Southwest Florida on November 14, 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 Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida 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.

Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida Overview

Founded in 1996, PPCSF operates as a multi-specialty healthcare provider across Southwest Florida. With locations in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, and Lehigh Acres, the organization serves the local community through its network of over 272 healthcare professionals. Based in Lehigh Acres, Florida, PPCSF generates approximately $6 million in annual revenue.

Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida 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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