Posted On January 4, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
January 4 – The Youth Eastside Services 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 Youth Eastside Services data breach resulted in the exposure of names, dates of birth, addresses, demographic information, medical information, and insurance information of certain individuals being compromised. The total number of affected individuals has not yet been disclosed.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, Youth Eastside Services reported a data breach after detecting suspicious activity within their computer network on November 13, 2024. The organization’s investigation revealed that unauthorized access to their IT network occurred between November 13, 2024, and November 14, 2024. Through their investigation, which was completed on December 3, 2024, Youth Eastside Services confirmed that an unauthorized party may have accessed and acquired files containing confidential consumer information.
On December 20, 2024, Youth Eastside Services sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach. The organization has also posted a website notice providing additional details about the incident and its response.
Youth Eastside Services operates as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, specializing in mental health and substance use services for children, youth, and families in East King County. Established in 1968, the organization has developed into a comprehensive behavioral health services provider focusing on counseling, prevention education, and early intervention programs. Their operations extend throughout East King County, where they deliver mental health support and substance use treatment services to young people and their families. With approximately 90 employees, Youth Eastside Services generates an estimated annual revenue of $17 million through their behavioral health programs and community support services.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Youth Eastside Services 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 Youth Eastside Services 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.
