Anna Jaques Hospital faced a major data breach on December 25, 2023, stemming from an external system hacking incident. Although the breach was discovered on December 22, 2023, a subsequent investigation on November 5, 2024, confirmed unauthorized access to the hospital’s systems. This breach compromised sensitive information and affected 316,342 individuals, including 637 residents of Maine.
In response, Anna Jaques Hospital promptly notified affected individuals and implemented measures to reduce potential risks. To help protect their identities, the hospital offered 12 months of complimentary identity monitoring and fraud assistance services through TransUnion.
What Information Was Involved?
The data breach at Anna Jaques Hospital exposed personal identifiers, such as names, in combination with sensitive information. Further details about the specific types of sensitive information were not made available.
How to Know if You Were Affected
If you received a data breach notification from Anna Jaques Hospital, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Anna Jaques Hospital data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for:
- Loss of privacy
- Time spent addressing the breach
- Out-of-pocket costs
- Emotional distress
A successful case could also compel Anna Jaques Hospital to enhance its security practices to prevent similar incidents in the future. Contact Class Action U today to explore your legal options and protect your rights.
