Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, a law firm experienced in data breach cases, is investigating claims on behalf of victims of a data breach involving data entrusted to Memorial Health System, including sensitive personal information and confidential personal health information. Memorial Health System is based in Marietta, Ohio and operates three hospitals in Ohio and West Virginia – all of which were included in the data breach.[1]
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to information submitted to the Maine Attorney General’s Office, Memorial Health System identified the presence of malware on its servers on August 14, 2021. [2] Memorial Health System determined the hacker accessed certain systems within its network on or about July 10 through August 15, 2021.[3]
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IMPACTED BY THE DATA BREACH?
Memorial Health System did not begin notifying victims of the breach until January 12, 2022.[4] In total, the data of approximately 216,478 individuals was compromised in the breach.[5] The letters to victims do not explain why Memorial Health System waited approximately six months after learning of the breach to start notifying victims.[6]
WHAT INFORMATION WAS EXPOSED IN THE DATA BREACH?
Memorial Health System has disclosed the following information was included in the data breach:
- names,
- addresses,
- Social Security numbers,
- medical/treatment information, and
- health insurance information.[7]
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM DATA BREACH?
If you would like to have a free, confidential consultation with an attorney to learn more about your rights and potential legal remedies in responding to the Memorial Health System data breach, please contact Markovits, Stock & DeMarco attorney Terry Coates at (513) 651-3700, email us at [email protected], or submit a Case Evaluation request through the form below
[1] https://www.hipaajournal.com/cyberattack-forces-memorial-health-system-to-divert-patients-to-alternate-hospitals/
[2] https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/e7861ebb-6f43-4fe7-9619-25762e3be35d.shtml
[3] Id.
[4] Id.
[5] Id.
[6] Id.
[7] Id.