On August 28, 2024, the Radiological Society of North America (“RNSA”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that a recent data security incident compromised confidential information in the organization’s control. In this notice, RSNA explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names and Social Security numbers. Upon completing its investigation, RSNA began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you receive a data breach notification from the Radiological Society of North America, 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 Radiological Society of North America data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Radiological Society of North America Data Breach?

The Radiological Society of North America data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, RSNA’s filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on June 25, 2024, RSNA determined that the organization was the target of a cyberattack, resulting in an unauthorized party gaining access to its computer network.

In response, RSNA secured its network and then launched an investigation to learn more about the incident and any impact on the confidential information in the organization’s possession. Ultimately, the RSNA investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of its network containing 1099 forms. The period of unauthorized access is believed to have been between June 20, 2024 and June 26, 2024.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, the Radiological Society of North America reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. RSNA completed this process on July 26, 2024. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name and Social Security number.

On August 28, 2024, the Radiological Society of North America 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 Radiological Society of North America

Headquartered in Oakbrook, Illinois, Radiological Society of North America is an association of radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and related scientists. RSNA provides members with educational resources, including continuing education credits and hosts the largest radiology conference in the world. RSNA also publishes six peer-reviewed journals on the topic of radiology. Radiological Society of North America employs more than 349 people and generates approximately $48 million in annual revenue.