FBFG INVESTIGATING CENTRASTATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM DATA BREACH

If you received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH letter from CENTRASTATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, please click here, call us at (914) 298-3283, or email us cis@fbfglaw.com to discuss your legal options.

Attorneys at Finkelstein, Blankinship, Frei-Pearson & Garber, LLP have successfully recovered millions of dollars on behalf of data breach victims. We are currently investigating the data breach at CENTRASTATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, as well as other data breaches. If you received a notification letter relating to this data breach or believe that your information may have been unlawfully accessed, please contact us to discuss your legal options.

Identity theft is a multi-billion-dollar problem. Although many companies have responded to this threat appropriately, some continue to risk theft of the sensitive personal and medical information entrusted to them by consumers and patients. Unfortunately, it appears CENTRASTATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM in Freehold Township, New Jersey failed to protect the sensitive information of a massive number of people.

HOW DID THE BREACH OCCUR?

According to various news sources, Freehold Township, NJ-based CentraState Healthcare System has recently confirmed that its network was compromised by unauthorized individuals in December 2022. Unusual activity was detected within its computer systems on December 29, and immediate action was taken to isolate the network and block unauthorized access. CentraState has been working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and independent cybersecurity experts to investigate the breach and has determined that the unauthorized party exfiltrated a copy of an archived database that contained the protected health information of patients.

The database included the following information: names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, medical record numbers, and patient account numbers. Additionally, some information related to care received at CentraState, such as date(s) of service, physician names and departments, treatment plans, diagnoses, visit notes, and prescription information. CentraState said it continually enhances the security of its electronic systems and will continue to do so, and will also implement additional safeguards to prevent future attacks. Notification letters started to be sent to affected individuals on February 10, 2023, and complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services have been offered to individuals who had their Social Security number exposed.

Cybercriminal use personal information with the primary incentive of using that private data to commit identity theft and financial fraud. Identity theft wreaks havoc on consumers’ finances, credit history, and reputation and can take time, money, and patience to resolve. Identity thieves use stolen personal information for a variety of crimes, including credit card fraud, phone or

utilities fraud, banking or finance fraud, government fraud, and medical identity theft. Moreover, a person whose personal information has been compromised may not see the full extent of identity theft or fraud for years.

IF YOU RECEIVED A BREACH NOTIFICATION LETTER FROM CENTRASTATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM – YOU NEED TO ACT NOW.

Please fill out the form below or contact us 844-431-0695 or cis@fbfglaw.com for a free consultation. We would like to speak with you to discuss your legal rights and remedies in response to this breach.

Disclosure of personal information and medical information is unlawful, and the attorneys at Finkelstein, Blankinship, Frei-Pearson & Garber, LLP have successfully brought lawsuits on behalf of victims of such disclosures. Please contact us to discuss your legal options.