On August 8, 2024, Baxter International, Inc. and its affiliates (“Baxter”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access and download information on the company’s computer network. In this notice, Baxter explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information. Upon completing its investigation, Baxter began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from Baxter International, Inc., it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Baxter International data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Baxter International Data Breach?
The Baxter International data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Baxter’s filing with the Attorney General of California provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on June 10, 2024, Baxter learned that an unauthorized party was able to gain access to its computer network and download certain files.
In response, Baxter secured its system and then began working with third-party data security experts to investigate the incident and what impact it may have had on consumer data in the company’s possession.
Ultimately, Baxter’s investigation confirmed that the unauthorized party was able to access files containing confidential consumer information.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Baxter International reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. Baxter recently completed this process.
On August 8, 2024, Baxter International sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. Unfortunately, the publicly available data breach letter available on the California Attorney General’s website does not mention what data types were affected. However, the personalized data breach letters that the company recently sent out should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About Baxter International, Inc.
Baxter International, Inc. is a manufacturer of medical supplies based out of Deerfield, Illinois. Baxter designs and manufactures products to treat kidney disease and other chronic and acute medical conditions, as well as products for regenerative medicine and vaccines. Baxter is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BAX.” Baxter International employs more than 60,000 people and generates approximately $15 billion in annual revenue.
