NOTICE OF DATA BREACH Humboldt IPA

pHumboldt IPAppHumboldt Independent Practice AssociationppLast updated on February 20 2025ppHumboldt Independent Practice Association Humboldt IPA prioritizes the privacy and security of your information Humboldt IPA is writing to inform you of a recent data security incident that resulted in the unauthorized acquisition of your protected health information PHI Humboldt IPA is a thirdparty that administers health plans and healthcare services on behalf of providers As such Humboldt IPA received your PHI from one or more of those providers This notice is intended to provide you details about the incident our response and additional steps you may take protect your information We were unable to locate all the addresses of the individuals whose information was involved As a result we are issuing this public notice to inform all potentially impacted individualsppWhat Happened What Happened On June 28 2024 Humboldt IPA became aware of a phishing campaign designed to appear as a legitimate communication from one of our partners Upon discovery we took immediate action to investigate the incident which involved retaining outside cyber counsel as well as independent forensics specialists at the direction of counsel After a thorough investigation we learned that an unauthorized actor gained access to a single email account between June 26 2024 and July 1 2024 After a detailed review of the data involved it was determined that the unauthorized actor acquired contents of the email account and that the account included certain protected health datappWhat Information Was Involved The PHI involved includes first and last name in combination with one or more of the following contact information such as mailing address emergency contact information email telephone number date of birth drivers license  medical diagnosis or condition and health insurance informationppWhat We Are Doing We reported the incident to the FBI and the Department of Health and Human Services with the Office of Civil Rights For individuals whose had their Social Security number impacted we are providing those individuals with access to Single Bureau Credit Monitoring services at no cost These services provide persons with alerts for 12 months from the date of enrollment when changes occur to your credit file In addition dedicated team and call center will be to provide support services and address inquiries concerning the incident credit monitoring identity protection services and proactive fraud assistance to help with any questions that you might have These services will be provided by HayStack specializing in fraud assistance and remediation servicesppIf you believe you may have been affected by this incident and have not received a notification from us please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated assistance line through Haystack at 8888029735 between the hours of 900 am and 900 pm EST to confirm eligibility and receive a credit monitoring code If you have any questions regarding the incident please do not hesitate to contact usppWhat You Can Do To date we are not aware of any reports of identity fraud or fraudulent activity involving your information as a result of this incident However it is always prudent for persons to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud by reviewing your credit reports and account statements for suspicious activity and to detect errors If you discover any suspicious or unusual activity on your accounts please promptly contact the financial institution or company We have provided additional information below which contains more information about steps you can take to help protect yourself against fraud and identity theftppFor More Information Should you have any questions or concerns please contact our dedicated assistance line with HayStacks call center at 8888029735 Monday through Friday 900 AM to 900 PM eastern time excluding major US holidays We stay committed to earning your trust in us and continue to be thankful for your support during this timeppSincerelyppHumboldt Independent Practice AssociationppEnclosure  Steps You Can Take to Help Protect Your InformationppSTEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO HELP PROTECT YOUR INFORMATIONppMonitor Your Accounts and Credit ReportsppWe encourage you to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud by reviewing your credit reportsaccount statements and explanation of benefits forms for suspicious activity and to detect errors Under US law you are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus TransUnion Experian and Equifax To order your free credit report visit wwwannualcreditreportcom or call 18773228228 Once you receive your credit report review it for discrepancies and identify any accounts you did not open or inquiries from creditors that you did not authorize If you have questions or notice incorrect information contact the credit reporting bureauppYou have the right to place an initial or extended fraud alert on a credit file at no cost  An initial fraud alert is a oneyear alert that is placed on a consumers credit file  Upon seeing a fraud alert a business is required to take steps to verify the consumers identity before extending new credit  If you are a victim of identity theft you are entitled to an extended fraud alert lasting seven years  Should you wish to place a fraud alert please contact any of the three credit reporting bureaus listed belowppAs an alternative to a fraud alert you have the right to place a credit freeze on a credit report which will prohibit a credit bureau from releasing information in the credit report without your express authorization The credit freeze is designed to prevent credit loans and services from being approved in your name without your consent However you should be aware that using a credit freeze may delay interfere with or prohibit the timely approval of any subsequent request or application you make regarding a new loan credit mortgage or any other account involving the extension of credit Pursuant to federal law you cannot be charged to place or lift a credit freeze on your credit report  To request a credit freeze you should provide the following informationppShould you wish to place a fraud alert or credit freeze please contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed belowpp18338061627
wwwtransunioncom ppTransUnion Fraud Alert
PO Box 2000
Chester PA 190162000ppTransUnion Credit Freeze
PO Box 160
Woodlyn PA 19094pp18883973742
wwwexperiancomppExperian Fraud Alert
PO Box 9554
Allen TX 75013ppExperian Credit Freeze
PO Box 9554
Allen TX 75013pp18883784329
wwwequifaxcomppEquifax Fraud Alert
PO Box 105069
Atlanta GA 303485069ppEquifax Credit Freeze
PO Box 105788
Atlanta GA 303485788ppAdditional InformationppYou can further educate yourself regarding identity theft fraud alerts credit freezes and the steps you can take to protect your personal information by contacting the credit reporting bureaus the Federal Trade Commission FTC or your state Attorney General The FTC also encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them The FTC may be reached at 600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC 20580 wwwidentitytheftgov 1877IDTHEFT 18774384338 and TTY 18666534261ppYou have the right to file a police report if you ever experience identity theft or fraud  Please note that in order to file a report with law enforcement for identity theft you will likely need to provide some proof that you have been a victim  Instances of known or suspected identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement your state Attorney General and the FTC This notice has not been delayed by law enforcementppFor DC residents the District of Columbia Attorney General may be contacted at 441 4th Street NW 1100 Washington DC 20001 2027273400 and httpsoagdcgovconsumerprotectionppFor Kentucky residents the Kentucky Attorney General may be contacted at 700 Capitol Avenue Suite 118 Frankfurt Kentucky 40601 5026965300 and wwwagkygovppFor Maryland residents the Maryland Attorney General may be contacted at Office of the Attorney General 200 St Paul Place Baltimore MD 21202 18887430023 or wwwmarylandattorneygeneralgovppFor New Mexico residents you have rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act such as the right to be told if information in your credit file has been used against you the right to know what is in your credit file the right to ask for your credit score and the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information Further pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act i the consumer reporting agencies must correct or delete inaccurate incomplete or unverifiable information ii the consumer reporting agencies may not report outdated negative information iii access to your file is limited iv you must give consent for credit reports to be provided to employers v you may limit prescreened offers of credit and insurance you get based on information in your credit report vi and you may seek damages from  violators  You may have additional rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act not summarized here  Identity theft victims and activeduty military personnel have specific additional rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act  We encourage you to review your rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act by visiting httpsfilesconsumerfinancegovf201504cfpbsummaryyourrightsunderfcrapdf or by writing Consumer Response Center Room 130A FTC 600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC 20580ppFor New York residents the New York Attorney General may be contacted at Office of the Attorney General The Capitol Albany NY 122240341 18007717755 or httpsagnygovppFor North Carolina residents the North Carolina Attorney General may be contacted at 9001 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 276999001 18775667226 or 19197166000 and wwwncdojgovppFor Oregon residents the Oregon Attorney General may be contacted at Oregon Department of Justice 1162 Court St NE Salem OR 973014096 18778779392 and httpsdojstateorusconsumerprotectionppFor Rhode Island residents the Rhode Island Attorney General may be contacted at 150 South Main Street Providence RI 02903 14012744400 and wwwriagrigov  Under Rhode Island law you have the right to obtain any police report filed in regard to this incident No Rhode Island residents was involved in this incidentppThere has been no delay due to law enforcementppDisclaimer Contact Uspp2315 Dean St Eureka CA 95501Phone 7074434563 Toll Free 18664434563 Fax 7074432527ppPriority Care Center 2316 Harrison Ave Eureka CA 95501Phone 7074420478 Fax 7074432527p