Pacific Cataract P.C. announces a data privacy event affecting certain individuals’ personal and protected health information. The event, detected on November 13, 2023, prompted immediate actions to secure the network and launch an investigation into the incident’s nature and scope.
Through its investigation, Pacific Cataract determined that an unauthorized actor accessed certain systems containing files with personal and protected health information between November 13 and November 14, 2023. While no evidence of identity theft or fraud has been found, the institute conducts a thorough review of the impacted files to identify affected individuals and the types of information compromised.
Pacific Cataract notifies federal law enforcement, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services‘ Office for Civil Rights, and relevant authorities, demonstrating cooperation in addressing the incident. Individuals potentially impacted by the breach are encouraged to contact the dedicated call center or visit the institute’s website for assistance and information.
The compromised information may include individuals’ names, medical treatment details, health insurance and claims information, financial account details, driver’s license information, Social Security numbers, and demographic information. Pacific Cataract advises affected individuals to remain vigilant against identity theft and fraud, providing resources for credit monitoring and fraud prevention measures.
