Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group Data Breach Investigation
The data breach lawyers at The Lyon Firm are investigating a data security incident reported by the California-based Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group. It is currently unclear how many individuals may have had their personal data compromised in the data theft event. Pacific has hired cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident and is working to alert any patients who may have had their confidential data leaked. More details should emerge in the coming weeks.
Contact our legal team to discuss potential legal action following any data privacy violation and to learn more about protecting yourself from increased risks of fraud and identity theft. Our attorneys have filed numerous class action data breach lawsuits on behalf of plaintiffs in California and nationwide.
What happened at Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group?
On January 3, 2025, Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group (PPMG) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after realizing that an unauthorized party had previously accessed an employee’s login information. In the company notice, Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group explains that the security breach resulted in the alleged bad actor accessing consumers’ sensitive information. After an initial investigation, Pacific began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose personal information may have been accessed and stolen.
According to sources, on October 22, 2024, Pacific first learned that the unauthorized party had accessed an employee’s credentials to a third-party software that the medical group uses for scheduling.
If you received a data breach notification from Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group, it is important to understand the risks involved with data theft. Medical identity theft and fraud have become commonplace after security breaches, and victims should take certain measures to mitigate the increased risks. By filing a class action complaint, plaintiffs may be able to seek compensation for damages and hold any negligent party accountable.
Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group is a Riverside, California healthcare provider specializing in pulmonary and sleep medicine services. Pacific offers diagnostic and treatment options for patients with respiratory and sleep disorders, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and sleep apnea.