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 MNGI Digestive Health.
MNGI Digestive Health, based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, is a group of gastroenterologists who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and preventive care of adults and children with GI conditions. If you received a notice of data breach letter from MNGI Digestive Health, please contact us as soon as possible to understand your legal rights in response to the data breach.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On August 25, 2023, MNGI Digestive Health detected a cyberattack on its computer systems and network that occurred on August 20, 2023.[1] MNGI Digestive Health has now disclosed the breach involves the confidential and personal information on its systems, including but not limited to:
- full names,
- dates of birth,
- Social Security numbers,
- driver’s license numbers,
- state identification numbers,
- passport numbers,
- financial account information,
- payment card information,
- medical and biometric information,
- patient account numbers,
- health insurance information, and
- usernames and passwords.[2]
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IMPACTED BY THE DATA BREACH?
MNGI Digestive Health did not report the data breach to the authorities and many of the affected parties for months following the breach – not until July 15, 2024.[3] In total, the data of at least 765,937 individuals was compromised in the breach.[4]
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE MNGI DIGESTIVE 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 MNGI Digestive 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://www.maine.gov/agviewer/content/ag/985235c7-cb95-4be2-8792-a1252b4f8318/e4974526-c2de-4d62-928f-1ffd1f0de05d.html