Posted On October 26, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
October 26 – The Gandara Mental Health Center (“Gandara”) 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 Gandara Center data breach resulted in sensitive personal information, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, medical records, and health insurance details of individuals who received services from the facility being exposed.
According to a report filed with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office, Gandara Mental Health Center reported a data breach following a cybersecurity incident that compromised their network security. The organization first detected suspicious activity within their computer systems on June 20, 2024, prompting immediate security measures and the launch of a comprehensive investigation supported by external cybersecurity experts. The investigation revealed unauthorized access to confidential information stored on Gandara’s network. Following a thorough review completed on October 1, 2024, the organization confirmed that sensitive personal data had been compromised. On October 24, 2024, Gandara Mental Health Center initiated their notification process, sending detailed data breach letters to affected individuals outlining the specific types of personal information that may have been exposed.
Gandara Mental Health Center has been serving the Massachusetts community since its establishment in 1977. As a leading provider of behavioral health and substance use treatment services, the organization operates approximately 100 locations throughout Massachusetts, serving nearly 15,000 children, adults, and families annually. With more than 658 employees and annual revenue of approximately $58 million, Gandara specializes in providing bilingual behavioral health services and preventative care to diverse communities.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Gandara Mental Health Center 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 Gandara Mental Health Center 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.
