Posted On January 2, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
January 2 – The Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the healthcare provider was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center data breach resulted in the exposure of patients’ sensitive personal and medical information, including names, birthdates, Social Security numbers, insurance information, and detailed medical records being compromised.
According to the filing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center reported a data breach following an unauthorized access incident that compromised an employee’s email account. The healthcare provider discovered the security breach on November 13, 2024, determining that the unauthorized access had occurred the previous day.
Following a thorough investigation, Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center confirmed that the compromised email account contained confidential patient information, including sensitive medical and personal data. The exposed information varied by individual but potentially included patients’ names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, insurance carrier details, treatment dates, test results, treatment plans, and contact information.
On December 12, 2024, Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was potentially exposed in the incident. These letters provide detailed information about what specific data was compromised for each affected individual.
Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center is a healthcare institution in the Pacific Northwest, providing specialized care in asthma, allergy, and immunology services. Founded in Seattle, Washington, Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center has expanded its presence across the Puget Sound region with multiple locations including Bellevue, Everett, and Olympia, making quality allergy and asthma care accessible to a broader population.
The center’s approach to healthcare includes a wide range of services, delivered by a team of board-certified allergists and immunologists. Their expertise extends beyond basic allergy testing to include cutting-edge immunotherapy treatments, sophisticated pulmonary function testing, and specialized care for complex conditions such as food allergies, hay fever, eczema, and various immune system disorders.
With approximately 100 healthcare professionals and support staff, Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center generates an estimated annual revenue of $15 million.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Northwest Asthma & Allergy 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 Northwest Asthma & Allergy 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.
