Richmond University Medical Center Data Breach

Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) recently reported a significant data breach that resulted in the unauthorized access or acquisition of sensitive personal and health information. The breach, identified as an external hacking incident, occurred on May 6, 2023, but was not discovered until December 1, 2024, following an extensive investigation and manual review of the affected files.

Upon detecting unusual activity, RUMC immediately took action to contain and secure its systems. The investigation, conducted with the assistance of external cybersecurity professionals, initially determined that the medical center’s electronic health records system was not impacted. However, further review revealed that other files containing sensitive personal and health information may have been accessed or removed from the network.

The manual review process, which concluded in December 2024, confirmed that some files contained individuals’ personal information. RUMC emphasized that there is no evidence of financial fraud or identity theft directly tied to this breach, but the hospital is taking proactive measures to protect affected individuals

Individuals associated with RUMC 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 protecting yourself after such incidents, here is a resource on responding to a data breach and how you can take action.

What Information Was Involved?

• Full names
• Potential additional personal or health-related information, which was identified during the review.

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from Richmond University Medical Center , it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Richmond University Medical 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:

• Loss of privacy
• Time spent addressing the breach
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Emotional distress

A successful case could also compel Richmond University Medical 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.