Posted On October 23, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
October 23 – The General Physician, PC (“GPPC”) 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 breach resulted in unauthorized access to highly sensitive patient information, including Social Security numbers, financial account details, medical records, and health insurance information.
According to a filing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, General Physician, PC fell victim to a cybersecurity attack that compromised their email systems. The unauthorized access persisted for over two months, from April 6, 2024, to June 12, 2024, before being detected during a routine security check. Following the discovery, the company launched an investigation with assistance from third-party cybersecurity experts that confirmed that threat actors had gained access to at least one company email account containing protected health information and other sensitive patient data. GPPC will begin notifying affected individuals about the security breach through detailed notification letters, outlining the specific information that may have been compromised in each case.
General Physician, PC is a prominent healthcare provider established in 2012 and headquartered in Dunkirk, New York. The organization manages an extensive network of healthcare facilities throughout Western New York and maintains affiliations with several major medical groups, including OBGYN Associates of Western New York and Great Lakes Cancer Care Collaborative. With more than 513 employees and annual revenue of approximately $78 million, GPPC plays a vital role in the region’s healthcare infrastructure.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the General Physician, PC 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 General Physician, PC 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.
