Posted On December 20, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
December 20 – The Richmond University Medical 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 Richmond University Medical Center data breach resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive patient information, though the specific types of compromised data have not been publicly disclosed in the Maine Attorney General’s filing.
According to the Maine Attorney General’s Office, Richmond University Medical Center reported a data breach after they were targeted in a recent cyberattack. The healthcare provider discovered unauthorized access to portions of its IT network on May 6, 2023. Following discovery of the breach, Richmond University Medical Center immediately secured its systems and launched an extensive investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts. The investigation revealed that certain files may have been accessed or removed from the network during the incident. After a thorough review process that concluded on December 1, 2024, Richmond University Medical Center identified which patients were impacted by this security breach.
On December 19, 2024, Richmond University Medical Center sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach.
Richmond University Medical Center is a healthcare provider in Staten Island, New York, providing medical services to the local community and surrounding areas. As a nonprofit healthcare institution, Richmond University Medical Center is a comprehensive medical center offering a full spectrum of care. The facility offers multiple specialties including:
Their specialized programs in cardiology, oncology, and neurology demonstrate their commitment to addressing complex medical needs.
Richmond University Medical Center operates as both a treatment facility and an educational institution. Through its affiliation with Mount Sinai Health System, Richmond University Medical Center serves as a teaching hospital, helping to train the next generation of medical professionals through various residency programs with approximately 1,200 employees and an annual revenue of $255 million.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Richmond University Medical 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 Richmond University Medical 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.
