On July 3, 2024, SouthCoast Medical Group, LLC (“SouthCoast”) and Privia Medical Group (“Privia”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access information from SouthCoast Medical Group’s IT network. In this notice, SouthCoast explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, passport numbers, financial account information, mother’s maiden name, medical information, and electronic signature. Upon completing its investigation, SouthCoast 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 SouthCoast Medical Group, LLC or Privia Medical Group, 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 SouthCoast Medical Group data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the SouthCoast Medical Group Data Breach?

The SouthCoast Medical Group data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, SouthCoast and Privia filed a notice with the Attorney General of Massachusetts that provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on June 18, 2023, SouthCoast detected suspicious activity within its computer network. In response, SouthCoast secured its systems and then launched an investigation with the help of third-party forensic specialists.

This investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access SouthCoast’s network between June 15, 2023 and June 18, 2023. During this time, the unauthorized party accessed or copied sensitive information belonging to certain patients.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, SouthCoast Medical Group reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, passport number, driver’s license number, date of birth, copy of birth certificate, copy of marriage certificate, financial account information, mother’s maiden name, medical information, health insurance information, and electronic signature.

On July 3, 2024, SouthCoast Medical Group sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About SouthCoast Medical Group, LLC

SouthCoast Medical Group, LLC is a healthcare system headquartered in New Bedford, Massachusetts. SouthCoast Health employs 120 physicians and medical professionals at 18 locations, including those in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Hinesville, and Statesboro. In 2019, SouthCoast entered an agreement with Privia Medical Group, a practice management organization that works with providers to enable more efficient and catered care for patients. SouthCoast Medical Group employs more than 7,500 people and generates approximately $956 million in annual revenue.