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 Deer Oaks Behavioral Health. Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is a provider of behavioral health services based in San Antonio, Texas. If you received a notice of data breach letter from Deer Oaks Behavioral Health, please contact us as soon as possible to understand your legal rights in response to the data breach.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Deer Oaks Behavioral Health detected a cyberattack on its computer systems and network on September 1, 2023. Deer Oaks Behavioral Health has disclosed the breach involves the confidential and personal information on its systems, including but not limited to:
- names,
- addresses,
- dates of birth,
- Social Security numbers,
- diagnosis codes,
- insurance information, and
- treatment information.[1]
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IMPACTED BY THE DATA BREACH?
Deer Oaks Behavioral Health did not report the data breach to the authorities and many of the affected parties for nearly two months following the breach – not until October 31, 2023.[2] In total, the data of 171,871 individuals was compromised in the breach.[3]
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE DEER OAKS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 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 Deer Oaks Behavioral Health data breach, please contact Markovits, Stock & DeMarco attorney Terry Coates or Jon Deters at (513) 651-3700, email us at [email protected], or submit a Case Evaluation request through the form below.
[1] https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/f5773f47-319b-4eb0-8a18-d704dbb2de83.shtml
[2] Id.
[3] Id.