Posted On March 14, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
March 14 – The College Hospital Costa Mesa 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 College Hospital Costa Mesa data breach resulted in the unauthorized access to names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers of certain individuals being compromised.
According to the California Attorney General’s Office, College Hospital Costa Mesa reported a data breach after they were targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The initial discovery occurred on September 17, 2024, when the hospital experienced a network disruption affecting several of its computer systems. In response to this incident, the facility took steps to secure its network infrastructure, notified appropriate law enforcement agencies, and engaged external cybersecurity specialists to conduct a thorough investigation.
The investigation revealed that an unauthorized party had gained access to specific files and folders on the hospital’s IT network during a period spanning from August 14, 2024, to September 17, 2024. This unauthorized access compromised confidential information stored within the hospital’s systems.
Following the discovery, College Hospital Costa Mesa conducted a comprehensive review of all potentially affected files to identify the specific information that had been exposed and determine which individuals were impacted. This detailed examination was completed on January 31, 2025, revealing that sensitive personal information may have been compromised, including names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers of affected individuals.
On March 10, 2025, College Hospital Costa Mesa sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach. These notification letters provide recipients with specific details regarding what personal information of theirs was compromised during the incident.
College Hospital Costa Mesa is a specialized behavioral health facility that provides psychiatric and mental health services to both adolescents and adults. Located in Costa Mesa, California, the hospital operates as a private healthcare institution focused exclusively on mental health treatment and recovery programs.
The facility offers various levels of care including inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, crisis stabilization services, dual diagnosis treatment for patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and partial hospitalization programs. Their treatment approach addresses a range of behavioral health conditions including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and other psychiatric conditions.
With approximately 1,464 employees, College Hospital Costa Mesa serves the Southern California region with specialized mental health services. The organization generates an estimated annual revenue of $67 million and maintains its operations as a dedicated behavioral health treatment provider within the regional healthcare ecosystem.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the College Hospital Costa Mesa 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 College Hospital Costa Mesa 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.
