Posted On May 10, 2022 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
May 10, 2022 – Recently, North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C. (“NABJC”) reported a data breach after an unauthorized party was able to gain access to sensitive consumer information stored on the company’s computer servers. As a result of the breach, the following information was compromised: names, contact information, financial information, dates of birth, family information, medical record numbers, prescription information, medical and clinical information including diagnosis and treatment history, and health insurance information. On May 6, 2022, North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C. sent out data breach letters to those whose information was affected by the breach.
If you receive a data breach notification, it is essential you understand what is at risk. The data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. are actively investigating the NABJC data breach on behalf of people whose information was exposed. As a part of this investigation, we are providing free consultations to anyone affected by the breach who is interested in learning more about the risks of identity theft, what they can do to protect themselves, and what their legal options may be to obtain compensation from North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C.
According to an official filed by the company, on March 9, 2022, North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic noticed suspicious activity on its computer system. The company did not provide details about the symptoms of the attack. However, in response to the incident, NABJC secured its computer systems and launched an investigation to learn more about the nature and scope of the incident. This investigation is still ongoing; however, the investigation has so far confirmed that certain files containing sensitive information were viewed or removed from the SABJC network.
Apparently, on March 9, 2022, an unauthorized party was able to gain access to multiple employee email accounts. SABJC does not explain how the unauthorized party was able to secure access.
Upon learning of the unauthorized access, NABJC then sought to identify whether any parties’ sensitive information was contained in the affected files. While the company is still assembling a complete list of victims, the compromised information may include a person’s name, contact information, financial information, date of birth, family information, medical record number, prescription information, medical and/or clinical information including diagnosis and treatment history, and health insurance information.
On May 6, 2022, NABJC posted notice of the breach on its website. Once NABJC identifies all parties affected by the breach, the company will likely send them data breach notification letters.
North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C. is a group of orthopedic & sports medicine doctors based in Florence, Alabama. NABJC also maintains a practice in Muscle Shoals, AL. The practice provides a wide range of services, including physical and occupational therapy, foot and ankle surgery, hand and wrist surgery, hip and knee replacement and more. North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic employs more than 62 people and generates approximately $11 million in annual revenue.
