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Sandhills Medical Foundation Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Sandhills Medical Foundation, 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 Sandhills Medical Foundation
Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center that has served communities in South Carolina since 1977. The organization operates as a not-for-profit and locally owned provider, offering comprehensive healthcare services across Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lancaster and Sumter counties.
Sandhills Medical Foundation delivers a wide range of services, including primary care for all ages, behavioral health, onsite laboratory testing, infectious disease treatment and pharmacy services.
What Happened?
On May 8, 2025, Sandhills Medical Foundation discovered it was the victim of a ransomware attack.
The organization secured its network and began an investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts. The investigation revealed that an unauthorized third party, later identified as the INC Ransom group by its dark web posting, accessed the server directly and obtained personal information for select patients.
Sandhills Medical Foundation determined the general scope of the information involved and began an extensive process to identify and notify affected individuals.
A total of 169,017 people in the United States were affected by this breach, including 78,496 in South Carolina and eight in Maine. The types of information exposed in this incident varied by individual but may have included the following:
Information Exposed:
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers
- Driver’s licenses
- Government issued identifications
- Passports
- Financial information
- Personal health information
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Sandhills Medical Foundation data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their rights and pursue claims related to this incident.
To find out if you qualify and to join a potential lawsuit, complete the below form. By taking this step, you can help protect your rights and seek compensation for any harm caused by the breach.
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