Capital Neurological Surgeons

Capital Neurological Surgeons, a neurosurgical treatment center located in Sacramento, California, experienced a data breach that was first detected on January 17, 2023. The breach involved unauthorized access to sensitive personal identifiable information through an employee email account. The types of information exposed in the breach included full names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers or state identification numbers, medical information (such as diagnosis, clinical information, treatment details, doctor names, medical procedure information, medical record numbers, patient account numbers, and prescription information), and health insurance information[1][3][5].

The breach was confirmed through a forensic investigation that concluded on July 20, 2023, and affected individuals were notified by mail on August 4, 2023[5]. Capital Neurological Surgeons began contacting customers whose information may have been impacted on August 3, 2023[1]. The organization has offered complimentary credit monitoring services to individuals whose Social Security numbers were compromised[5].

Several law firms, including Turke & Strauss LLP and Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, LLC, are investigating the incident and considering class action lawsuits on behalf of the victims of the data breach[1][3]. They are seeking to speak with affected individuals about their rights and potential legal remedies in response to the breach.

The breach investigation is ongoing, and it is currently unclear how many individuals have been affected. Capital Neurological Surgeons is reviewing its policies, procedures, and processes to reduce the likelihood of a similar event in the future[5].

Citations:

1. https://www.turkestrauss.com/2023/08/09/capital-neurological-surgeons-data-breach-investigation/
2. https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/maryland-virginia-washington-dc/front-door
3. https://www.msdlegal.com/blog/2023/08/capital-neurological-surgeons-data-breach-class-action-investigation/
4. https://www.intuitive.com/en-us
5. https://www.hipaajournal.com/cummins-behavioral-health-reports-157k-record-data-breach/
6. https://www.aan.com
7. https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/databreach/list
8. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/epilepsy
9. https://www.defensorum.com/data-breaches-reported-by-cummins-behavior-health-redwood-coast-regional-center-and-other-healthcare-entities/
10. https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/02/13/oregon-resident-has-the-plague-heres-what-to-know/
11. https://colevannote.com/our-cases-data-breach-lawsuits/
12. https://www.health.mil/About-MHS/OASDHA/Defense-Health-Agency
13. https://www2.mbc.ca.gov/BreezePDL/document.aspx?did=AAAGL180502161402002.DID&licenseNumber=137973+&licenseType=C&path=%5CDIDOCS%5C20180502%5CDMRAAAGL2%5C
14. https://www.medstarhealth.org/doctors
15. https://hcahealthcare.com