Posted On August 1, 2023 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
August 1 – The Chattanooga Heart Institute data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Chattanooga Heart Institute data breach resulted in the names, Social Security numbers, mailing addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, account information, health insurance information, diagnosis/condition information, lab results, medications and other clinical, demographic or financial information of certain individuals being compromised. It is believed to have impacted as many as 170,450 individuals.
According to the Attorney General of Maine, The Chattanooga Heart Institute reported a data breach after they were targeted in a recent cyber security attack. On April 17, 2023, the Chattanooga Heart Institute detected signs of a cyber attack and secured its network as a result then launched an investigation. The investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the organization’s computer network between March 8, 2023, and March 16, 2023. On July 28, 2023, The Chattanooga Heart Institute sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach.
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Chattanooga Heart Institute is a cardiovascular practice located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Chattanooga Heart Institute staff includes three cardiothoracic surgeons, three vascular surgeons and 29 board-certified cardiologists. The practice provides a range of cardiovascular-related treatments and services, including interventional procedures, electrophysiology, imaging and the treatment of vascular disease.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the The Chattanooga Heart Institute data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from The Chattanooga Heart Institute and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
