DOCS Dermatology Group recently reported a data breach that compromised sensitive personal and health information. The breach, which occurred between November 19 and November 27, 2025, potentially exposed personal identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) of affected individuals. DOCS is offering resources to help protect affected individuals, including notification and guidance on precautionary measures.
DOCS Dermatology Group’s Data Breach Investigation
On November 27, 2025, DOCS Dermatology Group identified suspicious activity in its network, prompting an immediate investigation into the incident. Through the investigation, it was determined that unauthorized access occurred between November 19 and November 27, 2025, during which sensitive personal information and health data may have been compromised.
The breach exposed various types of personal and medical information, including names, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, medical records, and more. DOCS began a thorough review of the impacted data to identify the affected individuals and the specific information exposed. The investigation is ongoing, and DOCS posted a public notice of the breach on January 26, 2026.
When Did This Breach Occur?
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Date of Public Disclosure: January 26, 2026
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Breach Period: November 19, 2025 – November 27, 2025
What Information Was Breached?
The breach exposed the following types of sensitive information:
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Full name
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Social Security number
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Address
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Email address
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Phone number
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Date of birth
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Medical information (including treatment and diagnoses, prescription information, dates of service, provider name, and medical record number)
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Health insurance information
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Medical billing and claims information
While the breach is still under investigation, DOCS has not confirmed any misuse of the compromised information at this time.
What You Can Do
To protect your information, DOCS is providing the following resources:
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Monitor your credit reports for any unauthorized activity or new accounts opened in your name.
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Place a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file with the three major credit bureaus to prevent unauthorized access to your information.
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Obtain a free credit report from the three major credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion) to track any changes to your credit status.
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Stay vigilant for suspicious activity in your financial accounts, healthcare provider statements, and medical billing information.
Additionally, DOCS is offering guidance and resources to help affected individuals protect their information and take necessary steps in case of identity theft or fraud.
File a Data Breach Lawsuit Against DOCS Dermatology Group
If your personal information was exposed in the DOCS Dermatology Group data breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit. Companies are obligated to safeguard personal data, and when they fail to do so, affected individuals can seek compensation for damages caused by the breach, including identity theft, financial losses, and emotional distress.
Filing a class action lawsuit can help you recover compensation for the harm caused by the breach. Class Action U can help you explore your legal options and connect you with attorneys who specialize in data breach cases.
Contact us at Class Action U, where we’ll connect you with a lawyer skilled in class action lawsuits. If you’ve been contacted about this breach, received notice, or discovered you were impacted, fill out our quick, easy, and secure form to sign up. There is no cost to reach out to our legal partner and no obligation after speaking with someone from our team.