Data Breach Summary
On November 12, 2024, a security breach occurred at Northwest Asthma and Allergy Center (“NAAC”), compromising some of our patients’ protected health information (PHI). The breach was identified the following morning on November 13, 2024, and the situation was immediately contained upon discovery. We are notifying you as your personal health data may have been exposed due to this incident.
Individuals associated with Northwest Asthma and Allergy Center, are advised to remain vigilant for any suspicious activity related to their personal information. Monitoring financial statements, changing passwords, and being cautious of phishing attempts are recommended steps to protect against potential misuse of compromised data. To learn more about how to protect yourself after such incidents, explore this guide on how to respond to a data breach incident and understand the steps you can take.
The breach potentially exposed sensitive patient information including, names, birthdates, social security numbers, insurance carrier details, treatment dates, test results, treatment plans, and contact information. The breach was limited to the email inbox and did not affect our electronic medical record system or other network systems.
If you received a data breach notification from Northwest Asthma and Allergy Center, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Northwest Asthma and Allergy Center 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 Northwest Asthma and Allergy Center, 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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