Swift Institute Data Breach Exposes Social Security Numbers of 13,430 People

A recent data breach at Swift Institute has exposed sensitive personal and health information of patients and individuals associated with the Nevada-based medical practice.

The incident was discovered Jan. 30, 2025, after the company detected unusual activity within its network environment. A subsequent investigation revealed that, on or about Jan. 30, 2025, certain files may have been copied by an unauthorized individual.

The breach was confirmed to have impacted a range of personal and protected health information including names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license or state identification card numbers, dates of birth, financial account information, credit or debit card information, medical information, health insurance information and digital signatures.

This means both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) may have been affected. Swift Institute finished reviewing the files on Dec. 4, 2025, and mailed notice letters dated Dec. 10, 2025.

Swift Institute reported the breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on March 25, 2025, listing 13,430 people affected. It also reported the breach to the attorneys general of California, Vermont, Massachusetts and Montana. Swift Institute also posted a Notice of Data Event on its website.

Swift Institute's response

Swift Institute is offering at least 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services to those impacted by the breach. These services are provided through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company, and include single-bureau credit monitoring, credit reports and credit scores.

To activate these services, affected individuals must enroll within 90 days of receiving their notification letter.

Swift Institute is also providing guidance on how to place fraud alerts and security freezes on credit files, as well as information about obtaining free credit reports and remaining vigilant for incidents of identity theft or fraud.

The company has set up a dedicated assistance line at 833-844-8151, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time, to answer questions and provide support.