The Georgia Institute for Plastic Surgery has alerted 8,111 current and former patients about a data breach that occurred on December 30, 2023. The breach was detected around February 22, 2024, revealing that an unauthorized individual accessed a network server using a remote desktop. Patient information compromised includes full names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, diagnosis codes, procedure codes, and/or patient account numbers.
Individual notification letters were sent to affected individuals on April 24, 2024, informing them of the breach and advising on precautionary measures to minimize the risk of misuse of their information. The institute has taken proactive steps to address the breach and mitigate potential harm to patients.
Patients are encouraged to take necessary precautions to safeguard their information and monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity. Additionally, the Georgia Institute for Plastic Surgery reassures patients of their commitment to data security and compliance with privacy regulations.
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