Data Breach Summary
Cumberland County Hospital (CCH) has announced a data security incident that may have exposed some personal information of individuals. The hospital takes the protection and proper use of its patients’ and individuals’ data very seriously. In response to the breach, CCH has issued a substitute notice to explain the incident, the actions being taken, and resources available for affected individuals.
On April 3, 2025, CCH discovered unauthorized access by a third party to its computer system. In response, the hospital immediately shut down all computers, disabled data-sharing connections, contacted law enforcement, and began an investigation. CCH’s IT team worked diligently with external cybersecurity experts to secure the system, investigate the breach, and implement additional security measures to prevent future incidents.
The breach occurred between February 21, 2025, and April 3, 2025, and involved unauthorized access to non-medical files within the hospital’s system. Fortunately, the electronic medical records system, which CCH uses to record and bill for patient care, was not involved in this incident.
To assist those affected by the breach, CCH has secured the services of Kroll, a global leader in risk mitigation and response, to offer free identity monitoring services for 12 months. These services are available to all affected individuals and are designed to help monitor for potential misuse of personal data.
CCH began mailing notifications to the affected individuals on June 2, 2025. However, not all addresses were available, so a substitute notice is being posted on the hospital’s website to ensure that everyone is informed.
Information Potentially Exposed
The compromised information varied by individual but may have included:
Demographic Information: Name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, race, and ethnicity
Health Information: Social Security number, medications, diagnoses, treatment notes, dates of service, medical record number, health plan number, claims, and billing information
Employment Information (for current and former employees): driver’s license, birth certificate, background check information, W-4s and W-2s, and bank account numbers
If you received notification from Cumberland County Hospital regarding this breach, we recommend:
Regularly monitoring your credit reports and financial accounts for suspicious activity
Placing fraud alerts or security freezes on your credit reports with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion
Taking advantage of the free identity monitoring services offered by Cumberland County Hospital
Reporting any suspected identity theft to law enforcement, your state attorney general, or the Federal Trade Commission
Following the breach, Cumberland County Hospital faces potential class-action lawsuits from patients alleging negligence in protecting personal data. Data breach lawsuits often claim companies failed to implement adequate security measures or delayed disclosure of breaches, thereby increasing victims’ risk of financial and identity theft damages.
Affected users may be entitled to compensation for costs related to identity monitoring, fraudulent transactions, lost time addressing the breach, and emotional distress.
If you were impacted by the Cumberland County Hospital data breach, you may have the right to seek compensation for the potential harm caused. Class Action U is dedicated to helping data breach victims connect with skilled attorneys who specialize in this area of law and can guide you through the legal process.
Individuals whose personal information was exposed may have valid grounds to join a class action lawsuit, allowing them to pursue restitution.
If your data was compromised, you could be entitled to compensation for:
Loss of privacy
Time spent resolving the breach
Out-of-pocket expenses
Emotional distress
By pursuing a class action lawsuit, you not only have the opportunity to recover damages but also help hold Cumberland County Hospital accountable, potentially prompting them to strengthen their security measures. Reach out to Class Action U today to find out if you qualify for a data breach class action and learn more about the compensation you may be entitled to.
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