NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / November 14, 2024 / Southwest Family Medicine Associates ("SW Family Medicine") recently disclosedthat it suffered a data breach that compromised the sensitive personal and protected health data of patients. This data breach has led to concerns over the security of sensitive personal and protected health information entrusted to SW Family Medicine.
WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?
On or about August 7, 2024, SW Family Medicine became aware of a security incident on its IT Network. As a result, SW Family Medicine launched an investigation with the assistance of cybersecurity experts to determine the nature of the incident. On October 24, 2024, SW Family Medicine's investigation and review confirmed that an unauthorized third-party gained access to its IT Network around August 7, 2024, and acquired certain sensitive personal and protected health information belonging to its patients.
SW Family Medicine's investigation discovered that the following types of sensitive personal information and protected health information may have been exposed in the data breach: Full name, Social Security number, driver's license number, date of birth, address, insurance information and medical information. On November 7, 2024, SW Family Medicine issued a public disclosure about the data breach and started sending notice letters to individuals impacted. Compensation may be available for those individuals who received notice that their personal information was compromised.
WHY AM I ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION?
Data breaches are serious matters that can cause long-term damage. Hackers may use stolen information to commit identity theft, financial fraud, or other crimes. Companies that fail to secure your personal data may be held liable for the resulting harm.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I WAS AFFECTED?
If you received a data breach notification letter fromSW Family Medicine,you are likely affected. Follow the link below to find out if you may be eligible for compensation.
Levi Korsinsky, LLP is investigating whether affected individuals are entitled to compensation. If you have received a notice about the data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. There is no cost or obligation to participate. Follow the link below to find out:
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