Posted On November 12, 2024 Personal Injury
November 12 – The Southwest Family Medicine Associates, PA (“SW Family Medicine”) 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 Southwest Family Medicine Associates data breach resulted in the names, Social Security Numbers, driver’s license numbers, dates of birth, addresses, medication information, medical history, personal identification numbers, passport numbers, mother’s maiden names, identity protection personal identification numbers, and health insurance information of certain individuals being compromised. It is believed to have impacted as many as 36,959 individuals.
According to the Maine Attorney General’s Office, Southwest Family Medicine Associates reported a data breach after they were targeted in a recent cybersecurity attack on August 7, 2024. Working with external cybersecurity experts, the practice confirmed on October 24, 2024, that unauthorized access to confidential patient files had occurred.
On November 7, 2024, Southwest Family Medicine Associates sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach, providing detailed information about the compromised data and recommended next steps.
Based in Dallas, Texas, Southwest Family Medicine Associates, PA, is a comprehensive healthcare provider offering a diverse range of medical services. Their specialties include telehealth visits, transgender care, clinical trials, laser hair removal, snoring treatment, and spider vein treatment. The practice has more than 25 dedicated healthcare professionals and staff members.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Southwest Family Medicine Associates 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 Southwest Family Medicine Associates 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.
