On or about July 18, 2023, Oak Valley Hospital District (“OVHD”) detected unusual activity on its network, indicating a data breach. Based on a forensic investigation, OVHD confirmed that cybercriminals gained access to its network between April 21, 2023 and July 18, 2023.
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OVHD further determined that through this infiltration, cybercriminals accessed or acquired the sensitive personal information of 283,629 patients, including:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Protected health information
- Health insurance information
As a result of the data breach, these individuals’ personal and highly confidential information may be in the hands of cybercriminals who can place the information for sale on the dark web or use the information to perpetrate identity fraud.
Murphy Law Firm is investigating claims on behalf of all individuals whose personal and confidential information was potentially compromised in the data breach involving OVHD. We are evaluating legal options, including a potential class action lawsuit, to recover damages for individuals who were affected by the data breach.