Data Breach Summary
Harbin Clinic, LLC (“Harbin Clinic”), a healthcare provider committed to safeguarding patient information, recently informed patients about a data security incident involving Nationwide Recovery Services, Inc. (“NRS”), a third-party vendor providing debt collection and related services.
Approximately 210,140 individuals were affected nationwide, including 14 residents of Maine. Of those Maine residents, 13 patients were notified pursuant to HIPAA regulations, and 1 guarantor was notified under state law. The clinic reported the incident to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on May 3, 2025, following an internal investigation.
In July 2024, NRS discovered suspicious activity within its information technology systems that resulted in a network outage. Following an investigation, NRS determined that unauthorized access to its network occurred between July 5 and July 11, 2024. During this time, certain files and folders were illegally copied from NRS’s systems by an unauthorized party.
NRS began a thorough review to identify the affected data and clients. In February 2025, Harbin Clinic was notified that patient information from its accounts may have been exposed. By March 2025, NRS provided Harbin Clinic with a list of individuals whose data might have been involved in the breach.
In response to this incident, Harbin Clinic is offering affected individuals a complimentary 24-month membership to Kroll Identity Monitoring services. Instructions to activate this service were provided with the notification letter.
Federal agencies recommend heightened vigilance for 12 to 24 months following a potential exposure of personal information.
The breach potentially involved personal information related to individuals acting as guarantors on Harbin Clinic patient accounts. This data may have included:
Names
Addresses
Social Security numbers
Dates of birth
Financial account information
While there is currently no evidence suggesting identity theft or fraud resulting from this incident, Harbin Clinic and NRS are taking the matter seriously.
If your personal information has been breached, it’s important to take immediate and proactive steps to minimize the potential impact and protect yourself from identity theft or fraud. Here are some general actions that you should consider taking:
Monitor Credit Reports: Check your credit reports regularly for suspicious activity.
Place a Fraud Alert or Credit Freeze: Set up a fraud alert or freeze your credit to prevent unauthorized access.
Monitor Financial Accounts: Review bank and credit card statements for unfamiliar transactions.
Watch for Phishing Scams: Be cautious of unsolicited requests for personal information.
Change Passwords: Update passwords for online accounts and use strong, unique ones.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Add an extra layer of security to online accounts.
Review Health and Insurance Info: Check for fraudulent charges if health data was exposed.
Victims of data breaches may have legal rights to compensation for damages such as identity theft, financial losses, or emotional distress. Consulting with experienced data breach lawyers can help affected individuals understand their options and secure appropriate remedies.
If you were impacted by the Harbin Clinic 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 Harbin Clinic 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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