Dameron Hospital Data Breach Investigation
The data breach lawyers at The Lyon Firm are investigating a data security incident at Dameron Hospital that allegedly occurred as far back as 2023. If you are contacted by the hospital, it is important to take certain measures to protect yourself from medical identity theft and fraud. Contact an attorney for a free case review.
What happened at Dameron Hospital?
An investigation has determined that personal data may have been subject to unauthorized access or acquisition between November 4, 2023, and November 5, 2023. It is unusual that a hospital would discover a data breach nearly 18 months after it occurred, and calls into question the effectiveness of the company’s IT security.
In a notice posted on the California Attorney General website, Dameron Hospital reported that it suffered a data breach and that the unauthorized party accessed and copied certain information from its network.
The hospital, headquartered in Stockton, California, is a 200+ bed community hospital providing acute and tertiary level care to San Joaquin County residents. Dameron services include cardiology and cardiac surgery, orthopedics, bariatric surgery, as well as general acute care, emergency, and intensive care services.
Dameron Hospital has disclosed that the data breach may involve sensitive personal and health-related information, including the following:
- Name
- Social Security Number
- Medical Information
- Health Insurance Information
What should you do if you receive a data breach notification letter from Dameron?
On April 3, the healthcare entity began sending out notices to all individuals known to be impacted in the incident. This may include staff as well as former and current patients. If you would like to speak with an attorney to learn more about your privacy rights and possible class action litigation, call us for a free consultation. We have filed numerous data breach lawsuits on behalf of residents in California and nationwide.