On May 29, 2024, Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida, P.A., better known by patients as the Center for Digestive Health (“The Center for Digestive Health”), filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access the organizations’ computer system. In this notice, the Center for Digestive Health explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, and financial account information. Upon completing its investigation, the Center for Digestive Health 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 Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida, P.A., 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 Center for Digestive Health data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Center for Digestive Health Data Breach?

The Center for Digestive Health data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, the Center for Digestive Health’s filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, recently, the Center for Digestive Health detected suspicious activity within its computer network. In response, the Center for Digestive Health secured its network and then began working with third-party data security experts to investigate the incident.

Through this investigation, the Center for Digestive Health confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access the organization’s computer network, including files containing confidential patient information. The period of unauthorized access is believed to have been between April 1, 2024 and April 14, 2024.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, the Center for Digestive Health reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. The Center for Digestive Health completed this process on May 7, 2024. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, and financial account information.

On May 29, 2024, the Center for Digestive Health 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 Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida, P.A.

Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida, P.A. is a specialty healthcare provider based out of Orlando, Florida. The Center for Digestive Health operates six offices in Orlando and the surrounding areas. Additionally, the company also operates four locations under the name the Center for Digestive Endoscopy. Center for Digestive Health employs more than 86 people and generates approximately $6 million in annual revenue.