Posted On December 31, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
December 31 – The American Associated Pharmacies data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The American Associated Pharmacies data breach resulted in the unauthorized access of sensitive personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information of certain individuals being compromised.
According to the filing with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office, American Associated Pharmacies reported a data breach after detecting suspicious activity within their computer systems on October 23, 2024. In response, American Associated Pharmacies immediately secured their systems, including system shutdowns to prevent further unauthorized access. The organization launched an investigation with third-party cybersecurity experts, which confirmed that unauthorized parties had accessed files containing confidential information.
On December 23, 2024, American Associated Pharmacies sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach.
American Associated Pharmacies is a member-owned cooperative that unites independent pharmacies across the United States. Headquartered in Scottsboro, Alabama, American Associated Pharmacies is a crucial support network for independent pharmacy operations nationwide. The organization’s service portfolio includes:
Through its subsidiary, American Associated Pharmacies Distribution Services, and its pharmacy services administrative organization, Associated Pharmacy Purchasing, American Associated Pharmacies provides a complete ecosystem of support for independent pharmacies. Their integrated approach helps member pharmacies maintain competitiveness while preserving their independence in an increasingly consolidated healthcare market.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the American Associated Pharmacies data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from American Associated Pharmacies and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
