Worldwide Clinical Trials Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Worldwide Clinical Trials data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Worldwide Clinical Trials, which may have affected an undetermined number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Attorney General of Texas states that the Worldwide Clinical Trials data breach occurred due to a cyber security attack that was discovered after a potential data security incident impacting information that had been provided to the company. Worldwide Clinical Trials Holdings reviewed the files to determine which consumers were impacted and what information was compromised. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your:

• names
• and Social Security numbers

Data breach letters were sent out by Worldwide Clinical Trials on September 25, 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 Worldwide Clinical Trials 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.

Worldwide Clinical Trials Overview

Located in Durham, North Carolina, Worldwide Clinical Trials Holdings, Inc. is a Contract Research Organization conducting clinical trials in cardiovascular, metabolic, oncology, neuroscience, and rare diseases.

Worldwide Clinical Trials Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Worldwide Clinical Trials 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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