Posted On January 20, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
January 20 – The Newport Harbor Pathology Medical Group, Inc. d/b/a Orange County Medical Group Pathology d/b/a Mission Laguna Pathology Medical Group d/b/a Barr Dermatopathology (“NHPMG”) 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 Newport Harbor Pathology data breach resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive patient information, including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, medical information, driver’s license numbers, and health insurance information.
According to the filing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, Newport Harbor Pathology reported a data breach after detecting unauthorized activity within their IT network on November 11, 2024. The company’s investigation revealed that an unauthorized party had gained access to and copied certain information from their systems between October 8, 2024, and November 11, 2024.
On December 6, 2024, and subsequently on January 10, 2025, Newport Harbor Pathology sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach. These notification letters provide detailed information about what specific personal data was compromised for each affected individual.
Newport Harbor Pathology Medical Group, operating under multiple business names including Orange County Medical Group Pathology, Mission Laguna Pathology Medical Group, and Barr Dermatopathology, is a specialized medical practice based in Newport Beach, California. The organization provides diagnostic services including anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and cytopathology to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers throughout the region. With approximately 25 employees, the practice generates annual revenue of around $5 million through its diagnostic services and medical consultations.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Newport Harbor Pathology 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 Newport Harbor Pathology 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.
