NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 14, 2024 / Connally Memorial Medical Center ("CMMC")recently disclosed a data breach that compromised the sensitive personal information of thousands of patients.This data breach has led to concerns over the security of sensitive information entrusted to CMMC.
WHAT’S THIS ABOUT?
In early 2024, CMMC experienced a cybersecurity incident on its IT Network. CMMC launched an investigation with the help of forensic cybersecurity experts to determine the nature and scope of the data breach. On July 29, 2024, CMMC discovered that the cybercriminal was able to gain access to the sensitive personal information of thousands of individuals.
CMMC’s investigation determined that the following types of sensitive personal information may have been exposed in the data breach included: Full Name,â?¯Social Security number,â?¯Address, Date of birth, Driver’s license number, Medical information (e.g., medical record number, patient ID or account number, diagnosis and treatment information, doctor or facility name and/or date of service), Health insurance information, and Medicare or Medicaid number. On October 9, 2024, CMMC filed a public disclosure and began sending notice letters to individuals impacted by the data breach.Compensation may be available for those individuals who received notice that their personal information was compromised. â?¯
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 from CMMC 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:
https://bit.ly/4eCeNLB
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SOURCE: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
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