Data Incident Notice Michael R Schwartz

pNotice of Data Security Incident 102325pp805 7060742ppOn October 23 2025 Michael R Schwartz MD Inc the Practice mailed notification letters to certain individuals whose information may have been involved in a recent data security incidentppOn or about August 25 2025 the Practice became aware that an unauthorized party gained remote access to one computer within the office network that contained certain personal and health information of some patients Upon discovering the incident the Practice promptly secured its systems launched an investigation notified law enforcement and engaged leading cybersecurity experts to assist The investigation determined that the unauthorized party was able to access some data between January 20 2025 and August 26 2025ppThe review of the affected files determined that the information involved may have included names Social Security numbers if provided addresses emails phone numbers photographs and medical record numbers No payment card or bank account information was involved in this incidentppThe Practice takes this matter very seriously Upon learning of the incident the Practice took immediate steps to strengthen its systems and safeguards and will continue to implement enhanced security measures The Practice also notified the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights and relevant state regulators as required by lawppThe Practice has no evidence that any patient information has been misused as a result of this incident However in an abundance of caution the Practice is offering free identity monitoring services to affected individualsppIndividuals seeking more information can contact the dedicated incident response line at 18339188973 available Monday through Friday 600 am to 600 pm Pacific Time or visit httpswwwdrschwartzcom for additional resourcesppThe Practice sincerely regrets any concern or inconvenience this incident may cause and remains fully committed to protecting the privacy and security of the information in its careppWhat happenedppWhat information was involvedppHow do I know if my information was involvedppHas my information been misusedppWhat is being done to prevent this from happening againppHow can individuals protect themselvesppWhat support is being offeredppWho can I contact for more informationppOn or about August 25 2025 the Practice became aware that an unauthorized party gained remote access to one computer within the office network that contained certain personal and health information for some patients Upon discovering the incident the Practice secured its systems launched an investigation notified law enforcement and engaged leading cybersecurity experts to assistppThe information involved may have included a patients name Social Security number if provided address email phone number photographs and medical record number No payment card or bank account information was involvedppIndividuals whose information may have been involved are being notified by mail If you did not receive a letter but believe your information could have been involved please contact the dedicated incident response line at 18339188973 Representatives are available Monday through Friday 600 am to 600 pm Pacific Time to provide additional informationppAt this time there is no evidence that any patient information has been misusedppThe Practice worked with cybersecurity experts to strengthen its existing safeguards and enhance system security The Practice has replaced computers and servers enhanced network protections and implemented additional staff trainingppEven though there is no evidence that information has been misused individuals are encouraged to remain vigilant by monitoring their medical records and Explanation of Benefits EOB statements for any unusual activity placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on their financial accounts and visiting identitytheftgov for information on protecting against identity theftppAffected individuals are being offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through Experian IdentityWorksSM for 12 months Enrollment information is included in the mailed notice and available through the call center to affected individualsppFor additional questions individuals can contact the dedicated incident response line at 18339188973 available Monday through Friday 600 am to 600 pm Pacific Time or visit httpswwwdrschwartzcompp805 7060742pp805 7060742pp4373 Park Terrace Dr Suite 101 Westlake Village CA 91361pp49 Stars 126 Reviewspp Michael R Schwartz All Rights Reservedpp
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