On February 1, 2024, Pomona Community Health Center, operating as ParkTree Community Health Center, experienced a significant data breach that potentially exposed sensitive patient information.
This breach involved unauthorized access to the healthcare center's systems, compromising the personal health data of individuals who rely on ParkTree for medical services.
The breach was discovered on February 7, 2024, prompting immediate action from the organization.
The exposed information includes a range of personal details including names, dates of birth, and health information.
In response to the breach, ParkTree Community Health Center has taken several steps to address the situation and prevent future incidents. The organization promptly reported the breach to the appropriate authorities and has been actively working to enhance its network security measures. These efforts include reviewing and updating security policies and procedures to minimize the risk of a similar event occurring in the future.
For more details on the breach, you can view the official disclosure on the California Attorney General's website.
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