On April 10, 2023, Retina & Vitreous of Texas, PLLC filed a notice of data breach with the Texas Attorney General after learning that confidential patient information that had been entrusted to the company was accessible to unauthorized parties following a cybersecurity incident. Based on the company’s official filing, the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’ names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, health insurance information and other protected health information. After confirming that consumer data was leaked, Retina & Vitreous began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals who were impacted by the recent data security incident.
If you are a current or former patient of Retina & Vitreous of Texas, PLLC, the recent data breach is cause for concern. As we’ve discussed in other posts, healthcare data breaches put your information in the hands of hackers who can use your stolen information to steal your identity or commit other types of fraud in your name. However, as a data breach victim, there are steps you can take to reduce your risks. Additionally, if the Retina & Vitreous of Texas, PLLC was negligent in maintaining your sensitive information, you may be able to pursue a data breach lawsuit against the company.
What We Know So Far About the Retina & Vitreous of Texas Breach
News of the Retina & Vitreous of Texas data breach is still fresh; however, what we know at this point comes from the company’s filing with the Texas Attorney General, as well as a press release issued by the company. According to these sources, on February 1, 2023, Retina & Vitreous detected unusual activity within its IT network. This prompted the company to investigate the incident in hopes of learning more about the attack and whether any patient data was exposed.
On February 15, 2023, the Retina & Vitreous investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party had obtained access to the company’s computer network, as well as certain files containing confidential patient information.
Upon discovering that sensitive consumer data was made available to an unauthorized party, Retina & Vitreous of Texas began to review the affected files to determine what information was compromised and which consumers were impacted. Retina & Vitreous completed this process on March 21, 2023. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, address, Social Security number, driver’s license number, health insurance information and other protected health information.
On April 10, 2023, Retina & Vitreous of Texas sent out data breach letters to all individuals whose information was compromised as a result of the recent data security incident.
More Information About Retina & Vitreous of Texas, PLLC
Retina & Vitreous of Texas, PLLC, is a specialty ophthalmology practice located in Lufkin, Texas. The company operates 11 practices throughout Texas, and is planning on opening a 12th location in June 2023. Retina & Vitreous provides patients with a range of ophthalmological services, including in-office diagnostic testing, surgery, and in-office procedures such as pharmaceutical therapies, laser treatments, and cryotherapy procedures. Retina & Vitreous of Texas employs more than 30 people and generates approximately $10 million in annual revenue.
