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IB Clinic 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 Imperial Beach Community Clinic (“IB Clinic”) 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 Imperial Beach Community Clinic
Imperial Beach Community Clinic, also known as IB Clinic or IBCC, is a Federally Qualified Health Center in San Diego’s South Bay region. Founded in 1971, the clinic was established by Navy doctors, local officers and community members to provide accessible medical care to underserved populations.
IB Clinic serves more than 10,000 patients annually, focusing on low-income, uninsured and vulnerable groups, including those experiencing homelessness.
What Happened?
In April 2025, IB Clinic discovered unusual activity in its email environment. After a thorough investigation with legal counsel and cybersecurity experts, it was determined that an unauthorized individual may have copied certain information between Feb. 4, 2025, and May 2, 2025.
The clinic completed its review of the impacted information on Dec. 30, 2025, and notified the California Attorney General’s office on Jan. 6, 2026.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from IB Clinic about this data breach, it is important to know your rights and the steps you can take to protect yourself. Here are recommended actions:
- Monitor your credit reports for any suspicious or unauthorized activity. You are entitled to a free credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus every year
- Consider placing a security freeze or fraud alert on your credit file to prevent new accounts from being opened in your name. Instructions for each credit bureau are available in the notice you received
- Take advantage of the complimentary 12 months of single-bureau credit monitoring, credit report and credit score services being offered by IB Clinic through Cyberscout. You must enroll within 90 days of receiving the notice
- Stay vigilant for signs of identity theft, such as unfamiliar charges or new accounts you did not open
If you suspect you are a victim of identity theft, file a police report and notify the Federal Trade Commission
Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this breach understand their legal rights. You may be entitled to compensation if your information was compromised.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the IB Clinic data breach, you could be eligible for financial compensation as part of a class action lawsuit. Lawyers are actively investigating this incident and want to hear from people who were impacted.
To find out if you qualify and to join the lawsuit investigation, complete the below form. It only takes a few moments and there is no cost to participate.
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