Posted On February 9, 2023 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
February 9, 2023 – Stroke Scan Inc. notified the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (“HHS-OCR”) on January 27, 2023 of a data breach after realizing that confidential customer information saved on the company’s computer system had been exposed. The filing with the OCR-HHS implies that the occurrence may have resulted in an unauthorized person obtaining access to customers’ protected health information. Upon confirming that customer data was exposed, Stroke Scan started sending out data breach notification letters to all those affected by the recent data security incident.
If you get an alert from Stroke Scan, the data breach lawyers Console & Associates, P.C. strongly suggest that you get ready for what may occur. This includes knowing how to defend yourself if your data is taken by someone with bad intentions and whether you can file a data breach lawsuit against Stroke Scan if it is discovered that the company did not take the right steps to guarantee your confidential information.
Stroke Scan Inc. is an organization in the healthcare business that offers services in ultrasound screening for schools, churches, civic associations, and corporations within Texas and other states. The ultrasound technicians are able to detect any abnormalities and refer the individual to their primary physician. Established in 2001 and based in Katy, Texas, Stroke Scan now has a staff of greater than 30 individuals, and they generate approximately $10 million in annual revenue.
Information about the data breach comes from Stroke Scan’s filing with the HHS-OCR. However, the information that is available is limited on the filing, and the company hasn’t posted a notice on its website as yet.
It’s worth stating that the organization advised the HHS-OCR concerning the incident. All situations involving protected health information must be brought to the attention of the HHS-OCR. This implies that the event might have had an effect on the protected health information of the impacted individuals.
Some examples of protected health information that may have been exposed are mental health information, demographic information, diagnosis information, medical history information, specific dates, such as birth certificates or dates of death, and other data. Though the information may vary by individual, this is the type of information that may have been exposed to an unauthorized party during the data breach.
On January 27, 2023, Stroke Scan sent data breach notification letters to all individuals who may have been impacted by the incident.
The consumer privacy lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. help customers affected by data and security breaches pursue legal solutions by offering free consultations. By explaining your rights in clear, concise terms, we help you make an informed decision about your next steps. If you are a victim of the Stroke Scan, Inc. data breach, Console & Associates, P.C. will investigate at no charge to you and offer advice on how to proceed. If you decide to pursue a case, rest assured that we don’t get paid unless you do. If your claim is successful, legal fees are either paid out of the funds recovered or by the defendant. If your claim is not successful, you pay nothing.
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