Framingham Heart Study Data Breach

Boston University’s renowned Framingham Heart Study (FHS), a long-running cardiovascular research project, experienced a significant data breach on September 8, 2024, compromising the personal and medical information of 15,448 study participants. The breach, which targeted both living and deceased participants, occurred when hackers infiltrated FHS servers, copying, downloading, and transferring sensitive files. In the wake of the breach, Boston University and FHS have been collaborating with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and law enforcement agencies to investigate the attack and assess its impact.

What Information Was Involved?

The data potentially compromised includes full names, health information and Social Security numbers of affected individuals. Other potentially exposed information includes participants’ names, home addresses, dates of birth, email addresses, demographic details, personal signatures, self-reported income, and medical records.

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from Framingham Heart Study, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Framingham Heart Study, 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 Framingham Heart Study, 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.