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Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida reports data breach


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On May 29, 2024, Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida, P.A., also known as the Center for Digestive Health, reported a data breach caused by unauthorized access to their computer system, compromising sensitive patient information.

Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida, P.A., operates six offices in Orlando and surrounding areas, along with four locations under the name the Center for Digestive Endoscopy.

The incident was detected when the Center for Digestive Health noticed suspicious activity within its computer network. The investigation revealed that an unauthorized party accessed the network and sensitive patient data between April 1, 2024, and April 14, 2024.

The exposed data includes:

  • Names
  • Social Security numbers
  • Financial account information

No details are disclosed about the nature of the attack or the number of affected individuals.

Data breach notification letters were sent to all impacted parties on May 29, 2024, informing them of the specific details of the data exposed.

Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida reports data breach