Data Breach Summary
Self Regional Healthcare (SRH), a prominent healthcare provider in upstate South Carolina, has confirmed that a data breach has impacted the personal information of approximately 27,084 South Carolina residents. The breach occurred due to a security incident at Nationwide Recovery Services, Inc. (NRS), a vendor SRH partnered with for debt collection services in 2012. The breach has raised serious concerns about patient privacy and data security in the healthcare sector.
On July 11, 2024, NRS discovered suspicious activity on their network that led to a system outage. After conducting an investigation, NRS confirmed that unauthorized access occurred between July 5 and July 11, 2024, during which files were copied from their systems. These files contained sensitive patient information, much of which was collected by SRH in 2012 and 2013, when NRS’s predecessor handled debt collection for the healthcare provider.
SRH is offering affected individuals complimentary identity monitoring services to help protect them from potential fraud or misuse of their data.
The compromised data includes names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical diagnoses, dates of service, provider names, health insurance information, and other sensitive medical details.
The breach has exposed a range of personal and medical data for thousands of South Carolina residents, which may put them at risk for identity theft and medical fraud. This includes the potential misuse of healthcare information to fraudulently claim services, file insurance claims, or access medical treatment under false pretenses.
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.
Given the sensitive nature of the breach, Class Action Lawyers partnered with Class Action U, are currently investigating whether affected individuals may have grounds to pursue a class action lawsuit against Self Regional Healthcare. Those whose data was compromised could be entitled to compensation for any damages resulting from this incident.
If you were affected by the Self Regional Healthcare data breach, you could be entitled to compensation for any potential damages resulting from this incident. Class Action U is here to help you navigate the process and connect you with experienced attorneys who specialize in data breach cases. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to explore your legal recourse.
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