Nonprofit dental care Community Dental reports data breach
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Community Dental, a nonprofit dental care provide, reports a data breach affecting sensitive patient information.
Community Dental operates a network of dental practices in Maine, with locations in Biddeford, Farmington, Lewiston, and Portland. The organization offers a range of dental services, including oral exams, x-rays, urgent care, and various treatments.
The breach was initially detected on September 19, 2023, when Community Dental identified suspicious activity on its computer network. The organization launched an investigation which confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed parts of the network from September 19 to September 20, 2023.
The unauthorized party copied specific files containing confidential patient information, including:
- Full names
- Addresses
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Health insurance information
- Medical information, including treatment and diagnosis details
The nature of the attack and the number of affected individuals is not disclosed.
The organization notified affected individuals via data breach notification letters, providing details about the incident and guidance on protecting against potential identity theft and fraud.
