Planned Parenthood of Montana Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Planned Parenthood of Montana data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Planned Parenthood of Montana, which may have affected as many as 18,003 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Montana Attorney General's Office states that the Planned Parenthood of Montana data breach occurred due to a cybersecurity incident that allowed unauthorized access to their network between August 24 and August 28, 2024. The compromised information includes:

• Names and addresses
• Dates of birth
• Medical record numbers
• Health insurance information
• Diagnosis and treatment details
• Prescription information

Data breach letters were sent out by Planned Parenthood of Montana on November 5, 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 Planned Parenthood of Montana 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.

Planned Parenthood of Montana Overview

Planned Parenthood of Montana operates as the state affiliate of Planned Parenthood, the nation's leading reproductive healthcare provider. As part of a network of 600 clinics across the United States, the Montana division employs more than 857 healthcare professionals and staff members. Contributing to Planned Parenthood's annual revenue of $378 million, PPMT serves as an essential healthcare resource for Montana residents seeking reproductive and general health services.

Planned Parenthood of Montana Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Planned Parenthood of Montana 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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