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People Encouraging People 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 People Encouraging People 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 People Encouraging People
People Encouraging People is a mental health care provider based in Lanham, Maryland. Founded in 1979, the organization provides treatment and related services to individuals in need of mental health support.
The healthcare organization operates multiple locations throughout Maryland.
What happened?
People Encouraging People experienced a major data breach involving a ransomware attack. On Dec. 21, 2024, the organization discovered suspicious activity within its internal network, including the encryption and theft of certain data. The breach impacted at least 13,083 current and former patients.
An investigation determined that the data breach occurred between Dec. 18 and Dec. 23, 2024. During this time, files containing personal information were copied and taken by an unauthorized actor. INC RANSOM claimed responsibility for the cyberattack and posted about the breach on a dark web portal.
Information Exposed
- Full name
- Address
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Driver license number
- Financial account information
- Diagnosis information
- Medication information
- Treatment information
The breach was disclosed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Sept. 19, 2025. People Encouraging People also published a notice of data security event on its website.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice about this breach or believe your information may have been involved, it is important to understand your rights and take action to protect yourself. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Communication and credit monitoring services: Review and save any notification letters you receive. Enroll in free credit monitoring and identity protection services, if offered.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the People Encouraging People data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident recover damages for potential harm caused by the exposure of their sensitive data.
To join the lawsuit and pursue a monetary claim, complete the form below.
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