Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery

Your Personal Info Could Be

Exposed Online After

This Hospital Breach

Breach Description

The breach at the Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery in New York occurred on June 20, 2023, and involved unauthorized access/disclosure affecting 1,085 individuals[13]. This incident falls under the category of electronic medical record breaches, indicating that sensitive patient information may have been exposed or compromised due to unauthorized access to the center’s digital records. The Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery is known for its specialization in various plastic surgery procedures, including facial, breast, and body procedures, and has a reputation for providing high-quality care to its patients[1][14]. The specific details of the breach, such as the nature of the unauthorized access or the type of information disclosed, are not provided in the available information. However, incidents like this underscore the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and protocols to protect patient information in the healthcare sector.

Citations:

  1. https://www.quatela.com
  2. https://www.quatela.com/blog/do-i-need-to-replace-my-implants-after-10-years/
  3. https://www.quatela.com/privacy-policy/
  4. https://www.linkedin.com/company/quatela-center-for-plastic-surgery
  5. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/md/ashley-amalfi-quatela-center-for-plastic-surgery.html
  6. https://www.quatela.com/face/facial-injectables/botox-cosmetic/
  7. https://www.quatela.com/resources/patient-safety/
  8. https://www.quatela.com/about/news-and-events/news-archives/william-j-koenig-md-has-been-nominated-and-accepted-as-a-2017-american-institute-of-plastic-surgeons-10-best-in-new-york-for-client-satisfaction/
  9. https://www.quatela.com/blog/takeaqfrommom-mothers-day-contest/
  10. https://www.quatela.com/blog/embracing-positive-transformation-how-plastic-surgery-can-boost-self-esteem/
  11. https://trellis.law/coverage/new-york/monroe/2022/june/3
  12. https://www.quatela.com/breast/breast-reduction/
  13. https://breachdata.topwords.me/states/NY?offset=0&sort=breach_type
  14. https://www.quatela.com/body/
  15. https://www.coursehero.com/file/209357362/breach-reportxlsx/
  16. https://www.quatela.com/breast/breast-augmentation-with-lift/
Breach Submission Date Jun 20, 2023
Converted Entity Name Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery
Converted Entity Type Healthcare Provider
State NY
Individuals Affected 1,085
Breach Type Unauthorized Access/Disclosure

Breach Information Location Email

Business Associate Present Yes