Posted On January 10, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
January 10 – The North Los Angeles County Regional Center 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 North Los Angeles County Regional Center data breach resulted in the exposure of sensitive personal and medical information of certain individuals being compromised, including names, addresses, dates of birth, telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, email addresses, financial account information, health insurance information, full-face photos, and medical information.
According to the filing with the California Attorney General’s office, North Los Angeles County Regional Center reported a data breach after they were targeted in a recent ransomware attack. On November 28, 2024, North Los Angeles County Regional Center detected suspicious activity within their IT network that exhibited characteristics consistent with a ransomware attack.
The organization’s investigation, conducted with assistance from third-party cybersecurity professionals and law enforcement, revealed that unauthorized access to their network occurred between November 20, 2024, and December 1, 2024. During this period, the unauthorized party gained access to files and folders containing confidential consumer information.
On December 31, 2024, North Los Angeles County Regional Center sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach, detailing the specific types of personal information that may have been compromised in their individual cases.
The North Los Angeles County Regional Center operates as a nonprofit organization based in Chatsworth, California. The center provides services across the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and Antelope Valleys, focusing on support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Their operational structure includes case management, early intervention programs, residential support services, and employment assistance programs. With approximately 360 employees, North Los Angeles County Regional Center coordinates with various service providers and community partners to deliver services to their client base. The organization maintains a service delivery model that encompasses assessment, planning, and coordination of support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the North Los Angeles County Regional 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 North Los Angeles County Regional 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.
