On November 11, 2022, Stanley Street Treatment and Resources, Inc. (“SSTAR”) reported a data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after learning that an unauthorized party accessed the organization’s computer system and removed confidential patient information. According to SSTAR, the breach resulted in the following patient information being compromised: first and last names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, state identification numbers, financial account information and protected health information. Recently, SSTAR sent out data breach letters to all affected parties, informing them of the incident and what they can do to protect themselves from identity theft and other frauds.
Healthcare providers like Stanley Street Treatment and Resources, Inc. generate millions of dollars every year. And while it is understandable that SSTAR needs access to your personal information to ensure you receive the appropriate treatment, the company also has an obligation to keep whatever information you provided safe and secure. As we’ve discussed in other posts, companies that fail to implement adequate data security systems put your information at risk and may be financially responsible for any harms you suffer in the wake of a data breach. These claims are not only about providing you with compensation for what you’ve been through but also help to prevent future incidents by encouraging businesses to take their data security obligations more seriously.
What We Know About the Stanley Street Treatment and Resources Data Breach
The available information regarding the Stanley Street Treatment and Resources breach comes from the company’s filing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. SSTAR also posted a “Notice of Data Security Incident'' on its website. According to these sources, Stanley Street Treatment and Resources recently learned that an unauthorized party was able to access the organization’s computer system and remove certain files. In response, SSTAR alerted law enforcement and then began working with a third-party data security firm to investigate the incident and determine whether any sensitive patient information was leaked as a result.
The SSTAR investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party was not only able to access its computer system but also that they removed some of the files. It was discovered that the files contained confidential patient information.
Upon discovering that sensitive consumer data was made available to an unauthorized party, Stanley Street Treatment and Resources began to review the affected files to determine what information was compromised and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your full name, Social Security number, government identification number, date of birth, financial account information, dates of service, medical diagnosis and conditions information, medical treatment and medications information, and health insurance information.
On November 11, 2022, Stanley Street Treatment and Resources sent out data breach letters to the 45,785 individuals whose information was compromised as a result of the recent data security incident.
More Information About Stanley Street Treatment and Resources, Inc.
Founded in the late 1970s, Stanley Street Treatment and Resources, Inc. is a healthcare provider based in Fall River, Massachusetts. The company provides a wide range of services to patients, including in-patient addiction treatment, outpatient addiction treatment, stabilization, acupuncture, women’s health and general primary care services. SSTAR has locations in Fall River, MA and Cranston, RI. Stanley Street Treatment and Resources employs more than 250 people and generates approximately $24 million in annual revenue.
