Heart South Cardiovascular Group Data Breach

Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C., a Birmingham, Alabama-based law firm experienced in data breach, privacy, and consumer class action cases, is investigating claims on behalf of victims of a cybersecurity incident involving Heart South Cardiovascular Group (“Heart South”).

On May 30, 2024, Heart South discovered a cybersecurity breach that may have exposed sensitive personal information stored on its network. The investigation, conducted with the assistance of third-party specialists, revealed that an unauthorized party accessed this information between May 29 and May 30, 2024. While the review of the impacted data is ongoing, it has been determined that the information at risk may include:

• First and last name
• Address
• Date of birth
• Driver’s license number
• Social Security number
• Medical information (e.g., diagnosis, condition, lab results, medications, and treatment details)

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Heart South is in the process of obtaining address information for potentially impacted individuals and will be providing written notice to those affected.

What Actions Have Been Taken?

In response to this incident, Heart South states they have implemented additional security measures to further minimize the risk of a similar event in the future. Law enforcement has been notified, and Heart South is reviewing its data protection policies and procedures. Heart South is offering complimentary access to credit monitoring and identity protection services as a precaution.

How Can Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C. Assist?

If you would like to discuss your potential legal rights and remedies related to the Heart South data breach, our attorneys are here to help. For a free, confidential consultation, please call Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C. at (205) 322-8880, or submit a Case Evaluation request through the form on the side of this page.