Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center recently reported a significant data breach to the Attorney General of Montana after a third-party vendor used by the hospital experienced a cyberattack, resulting in the unauthorized access of consumers’ sensitive information. This information includes names, medical record numbers, dates of birth, and medical data. Following an investigation, the hospital commenced sending data breach notification letters to individuals affected by the breach. The breach was detected when the patient-management tool used by PVHMC became unavailable, and it was later confirmed that an unauthorized party had gained access to the tool in late 2023, leading to the compromise of sensitive consumer data. The affected individuals are being provided with detailed information about the compromised data.
The breach poses risks such as fraud and identity theft, prompting the need for legal guidance to protect affected individuals. Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, established in 1903, is a healthcare system in Pomona, California, operating over 14 service locations with a substantial number of physicians and employees and an annual revenue of approximately $663 million.
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