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Community Health Center of Buffalo Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc. data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc.
Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc. is a nonprofit, federally qualified health center based in Buffalo, New York. Founded in 1999, the organization provides comprehensive primary medical, dental and behavioral health services to patients across Western New York, regardless of their ability to pay.
The center operates multiple locations, including sites in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Cheektowaga and Lockport.
What Happened?
On April 21, 2020, Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc. discovered suspicious activity within its computer network. An investigation revealed that an unknown actor accessed the network on April 20 and April 21, 2020. During this unauthorized access, certain files were accessed and/or acquired without authorization.
The breach exposed a wide range of sensitive information belonging to patients.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Addresses
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Medical and/or health insurance information
- Prescription information
- Treatment locations and information
- Medical diagnoses/conditions
- Lab results
- Medications
- Medical record numbers
- Provider names
- Patient medical histories
- Health insurance policy information and identification numbers
- Other similar types of information
The center began notifying affected individuals and is offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal or medical information was compromised in the Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc. data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your options and guide you through the process.
To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the below form.
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