Spectrum Vision Partners reports data breach impacting patient data
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Spectrum Vision Partners, Inc. (SVP), a New York-based practice management company specializing in ophthalmology, reported a data breach after the discovery of unauthorized access to the company's computer network.
The breach was initially detected on December 4, 2023, when SVP became aware of a potential data security incident impacting their network. The company took steps to secure its systems, informed law enforcement, and engaged third-party data security experts to investigate the breach.
This investigation revealed that an unauthorized entity had gained access to SVP's computer system over a span from September 22, 2023, to December 21, 2023. During this period, the attackers accessed and possibly acquired confidential information pertaining to certain patients.
The breach has led to the potential exposure of sensitive patient information, including
- names,
- dates of birth,
- medical details.
No details are disclosed about the number of affected individuals or the nature of the attack.
Following the conclusion of its investigation, Spectrum Vision Partners initiated the process of notifying all impacted individuals through data breach notification letters sent out on February 2, 2024.
