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Southwest Family Medicine Associates Data Breach Investigation

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Nov 13, 2024 6:10:21 PM

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Southwest Family Medicine Associates, PA (“SW Family Medicine”) data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Southwest Family Medicine Associates, which may have affected as many as 36,959 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

 

What Happened?

A recent report from the Maine Attorney General's Office states that the Southwest Family Medicine Associates data breach occurred due to a cybersecurity incident on August 7, 2024. The unauthorized access was confirmed on October 24, 2024, after a thorough investigation. It was noted that there was access to files containing confidential patient information. The compromised information includes:

  • Names and addresses
  • Social Security Numbers
  • Driver's license numbers
  • Dates of birth
  • Medical history and medication information
  • Personal identification numbers
  • Passport numbers
  • Mother's maiden names
  • Identity protection personal identification numbers
  • Health insurance information

Data breach letters were sent out by Southwest Family Medicine Associates on November 7, 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 Southwest Family Medicine Associates 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.

 

South West Family Medicine Associates Overview

Southwest Family Medicine Associates, PA operates as a healthcare provider based in Dallas, Texas. Their diverse medical services include telehealth visits, transgender care, clinical trials, laser hair removal, snoring treatment, and spider vein treatment. With a team of over 25 healthcare professionals and annual revenue of approximately $5 million, SW Family Medicine serves as an essential healthcare resource for the Dallas community.

 

SouthWest Family Medicine Associates Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Southwest Family Medicine Associates 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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