At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent St. Anthony Regional Hospital data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at St. Anthony Regional Hospital, which may have affected an undetermined number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights report, St. Anthony Regional Hospital experienced a cybersecurity breach that allowed unauthorized access to their network systems. The incident, discovered on August 26, 2024, revealed that unknown actors had accessed the hospital's IT infrastructure over a two-week period, from August 14 to August 28, 2024. The compromised information includes:
St. Anthony Regional Hospital sent formal data breach notification letters on October 25, 2024, informing affected individuals about the scope of the compromised data and potential risks.
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Founded in 1905, St. Anthony Regional Hospital is a healthcare provider in Carroll, Iowa. The organization maintains a network of over 20 locations, including partnerships with McFarland Clinic, RC Dermatology, Veterans Administration Community Based Outpatient Clinic, and the Wolfe Eye Clinic. With a workforce exceeding 760 employees and annual revenue of approximately $78 million, the hospital plays a crucial role in delivering comprehensive healthcare services to the community.
How do you know that you were affected by the St. Anthony Regional Hospital 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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