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 Peachtree Orthopedics If you received a notice of data breach letter or email from Peachtree Orthopedics, please contact us as soon as possible to understand your legal rights in response to the data breach.
Peachtree Orthopedics, an orthopedic medicine and healthcare provider based in Atlanta, Georgia, recently disclosed that on April 20, 2023, it discovered unauthorized activity on its network. An investigation has determined that this activity was caused by cyberattack and that a third-party attacker was able to access the sensitive personal information of individuals associated with Peachtree Orthopedics.[1]
WHAT HAPPENED?
Peachtree Orthopedics confirmed that on April 20, 2023, an unauthorized third party was able to access its network. After investigation, Peachtree Orthopedics determined that this unauthorized third party was able to gain access to files containing sensitive personal information belonging to Peachtree Orthopedics’ clients, partners, and employees.[2] The Karakurt threat group, an organization known to perpetrate ransomware attacks, has claims responsibility for the attack and claims to have acquired 194 gigabytes of data, including personal information and medical information.[3]
WHAT INFORMATION WAS EXPOSED IN THE DATA BREACH?
The unauthorized third-party that was able to access the following private information:
- Names;
- Addresses;
- Dates of birth;
- Drivers’ license numbers;
- Social Security numbers;
- Medical treatment/diagnosis information;
- Treatment costs;
- Financial account information; and
- Health insurance claims/provider information.[4]
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE PEACHTREE ORTHOPEDICS 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 Peachtree Orthopedics, LLC, 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/peachtree-orthopedics-suffers-data-theft-and-extortion-incident/ (last accessed June 12, 2023)
[2] Id.
[3] Id.
[4] Id.