On June 27, 2023, legal counsel for Precision Imaging Centers (“Precision Imaging”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine on the company’s behalf after Precision Imaging discovered that it had been the recent victim of a cyberattack, giving hackers to confidential consumer data. In this notice, Precision Imaging explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their first and last names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government-issued identification numbers, health insurance information, medical conditions and diagnoses, health information, medical information, and dates of birth. Upon completing its investigation, Precision Imaging 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 Precision Imaging Centers, 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 Precision Imaging data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Precision Imaging Breach?
The Precision Imaging data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Precision Imaging’s filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on approximately November 2, 2022, Precision Imaging detected suspicious activity within its computer network. In response, Precision Imaging secured its network and launched an investigation with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity specialists.
The company’s investigation confirmed that files containing personal information were accessed and obtained by an unauthorized party.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Precision Imaging 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 first and last name, address, Social Security number, driver’s license number, government-issued identification number, health insurance information, medical conditions and diagnoses, health information, medical information, and date of birth.
On June 22, 2023, Precision Imaging sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident.
More Information About Precision Imaging Centers
Founded in 2006 and based in Jacksonville, Florida, Precision Imaging Centers operates a series of multi-modality imaging centers. Some of the services Precision Imaging provides include MRI scans, CAT scans, PET scans, 3D mammography, digital ultrasound, DEXA bone densitometry, digital x-ray, and prostate and breast cancer screening. Precision Imaging operates four locations in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fleming Island and Jacksonville Beach. Precision Imaging employs more than 42 people and generates approximately $6 million in annual revenue.
