Center for Vein Restoration Data Breach

On October 6, 2024, Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) identified unusual activity within its information technology systems. In response, CVR promptly initiated its incident response protocols, securing its network and engaging independent cybersecurity experts to assist with a comprehensive investigation. The findings revealed that an unauthorized third party had accessed certain systems, potentially compromising protected health information (PHI) of patients and personal information of current and former employees. A total of 446,094 individuals have been affected by this breach.

Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) advises affected individuals to take the following precautions:

1. Enroll in Credit Monitoring: Utilize the complimentary Experian IdentityWorks℠ services provided by CVR.
2. Monitor Accounts: Regularly review financial and medical accounts for any suspicious activity.
3. Place Fraud Alerts or Credit Freezes: Consider placing fraud alerts or credit freezes on credit files to prevent unauthorized access.
4. Report Suspicious Activity: Immediately report any signs of identity theft or fraud to the relevant institutions and law enforcement.

What Information Was Involved?

The specific data elements affected may include:

• Patients: Names, contact information, medical histories, treatment details, address, date of birth, Social Security number,
  driver’s license number, medical record number, diagnosis, lab results, medications, treatment information, health insurance information, provider names, dates of treatment, and/or financial information and other PHI.
• Employees: Names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, employment-related information, financial account numbers, identification documents (such as passports, driver’s licenses, or national ID numbers), and signatures.

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) , it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) 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 Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) 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.