On February 14, 2025, Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC (“Kelsey-Seybold Clinic”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that confidential information in the company’s possession was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, addresses, Social Security numbers, medical information, health insurance information, and dates of birth. Upon completing its investigation, Kelsey-Seybold 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 Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC, 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 Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Data Breach?
The Kelsey-Seybold Clinic data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. At this early point, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic does not appear to have issued a press release or posted a notice on its website discussing the incident. Thus Kelsey-Seybold Clinic’s filing with the Attorney General of Texas is the only source of information, and it provides very few details on what led up to the breach.
According to the available information, on February 14, 2025, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic reported a data breach involving confidential information that had been provided to the company. While it’s possible that the breach occurred at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, it’s also possible that Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is reporting a third-party breach that occurred at one of its partners or vendors.
Either way, after learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Kelsey-Seybold 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, address, Social Security number, medical information, health insurance information, and date of birth.
Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group filed notice of the breach on February 14, 2025. Typically, this is around the time that companies will also send out breach letters to anyone who was affected by a data security incident; however, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic may be operating on a different timeline. Regardless, once these letters are sent out, they should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is a multi-specialty healthcare organization providing comprehensive medical services across the Greater Houston area. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the clinic offers primary and specialty care, diagnostic services, outpatient surgery, and telemedicine through its network of locations. With a focus on patient-centered care, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic integrates advanced medical technology and a coordinated care model to enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes. The organization employs approximately 5,000 people and generates an estimated $734 million in annual revenue.
