Data Breach Summary
Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic (Lassen Medical Clinic) has reported a cybersecurity incident that impacted 65,482 patients at its locations in Red Bluff and Cottonwood, California. The breach, which was discovered on September 20, 2024, involved unauthorized access to patient data within the Lassen Clinics’ IT network.
Individuals associated with Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic are advised to remain vigilant for any signs of suspicious activity involving their personal data. To protect against potential risks, it’s recommended to regularly monitor financial statements, update passwords, and exercise caution with unsolicited communications, such as phishing attempts. For additional guidance on safeguarding your information following a data breach, we encourage you to review this resource on responding to data breaches and the proactive steps you can take to protect yourself.
On September 20, 2024, Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic learned that an unknown individual had gained access to their IT network, causing disruption and rendering the system temporarily inaccessible. The issue was swiftly addressed, and the system was restored the following day. Upon discovery of the incident, the Lassen Clinics took immediate steps to secure the network and engaged external cybersecurity experts to investigate the situation further.
The investigation revealed that an unauthorized third party gained access to the Lassen Clinics’ network between September 17, 2024, and September 20, 2024. While the third party did not access data from the clinic’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, some confidential patient data was compromised during the incident. Data breaches involving third-party vendors have become increasingly common as companies rely on external partners for various services.
To support the affected patients, the Lassen Clinics partnered with Kroll, a global leader in risk mitigation, to offer credit monitoring services and call center support at no cost. Kroll’s team, experienced in helping individuals who have experienced data breaches, will assist those affected in addressing potential concerns and managing their personal information.
The information that may have been accessed or acquired includes patient names, addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, financial account information, medical and health insurance details, and in some cases, Social Security numbers. Although a significant number of patients’ information was involved, the clinic confirmed that no data from the EMR system was accessed.
If you received a data breach notification from Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for:
A successful case could also compel Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic, 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.
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