Goshen Medical Data Breach Investigation

Goshen Medical Center, a nonprofit healthcare provider in eastern North Carolina, recently disclosed a significant data breach affecting over 456,000 individuals. The breach, identified on March 4, 2025, involved unauthorized access to sensitive personal and medical information. Contact our data breach lawyers to learn more about the next steps you can take following a data theft incident.

How the Goshen Medical Breach Occurred

The breach was allegedly discovered earlier this year when Goshen Medical detected unusual activity on its computer systems. An internal investigation confirmed that unauthorized parties had accessed files containing sensitive information.

Although the breach was quickly identified, forensic experts determined that the unauthorized access had occurred over a period of time before it was contained. Following the investigation, Goshen Medical began notifying patients and employees whose information may have been compromised.

What Information Was Exposed

The breach involved a range of personal and sensitive data. For patients, this may have  included the following:

• Full names and addresses

• Dates of birth

• Social Security numbers

• Medical record numbers

• Health and insurance information

Employee records may also have been affected, including payroll and tax documentation. The combination of medical and financial information increases the risk of identity theft and other forms of fraud.

Why Healthcare Organizations Are Targeted

Healthcare providers are prime targets for cybercriminals because medical records contain a comprehensive profile of individuals. Criminals can exploit this information for identity theft, fraudulent insurance claims, or obtaining prescription drugs illegally.

Patients face risks such as unauthorized access to medical services or privacy violations, while employees are at risk of financial fraud, phishing attacks, and identity theft. The exposure of sensitive health and financial information can have long-term consequences that extend well beyond the initial breach.

Healthcare providers are legally required to protect patient information under federal law. They must implement safeguards to prevent unauthorized access and notify affected individuals when a breach occurs.

In addition, state laws require organizations to promptly inform residents if their personal data has been compromised. Failure to comply with these obligations can result in regulatory penalties and civil liability. Individuals harmed by the breach may have legal claims for negligence, invasion of privacy, or failure to maintain adequate security measures.

Steps to Protect Yourself

If you received a data breach notification letter from Goshen Medical, it’s important to consider the following actions:

1. Enroll in credit monitoring if offered, and continue monitoring your accounts.

2. Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus to prevent unauthorized accounts.

3. Review bank and credit card statements for unusual activity.

4. Check medical and insurance statements for services you did not receive.

5. Be cautious of phishing attempts that use stolen information to appear legitimate.

Why Hire Our Data Privacy Lawyers?

A data breach involving sensitive medical and financial information can be overwhelming. Our law firm has a wealth of experience in helping victims of healthcare data breaches. We can offer you the following:

• Experience in data breach cases: We know how to hold healthcare providers accountable for failing to protect personal information.

• Personalized legal support: We develop strategies tailored to your specific situation to protect your rights.

• Contingency-based fees: You pay nothing unless we secure compensation on your behalf.

• Full legal assistance: From filing claims to negotiating settlements, we provide end-to-end support to help you recover from a breach.