Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Northern California Fertility Medical Center regarding its recent data breach. The Northern California Fertility Medical Center data breach involved sensitive protected health information belonging to over 12,000 individuals.
ABOUT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FERTILITY MEDICAL CENTER:
Northern California Fertility Medical Center is a fertility medical center specializing in offering solutions to conception and pregnancy. Founded in 1992, Northern California Fertility Medical Center employs embryologists, nurses, medical assistants, and endocrinology specialists to offer a range of infertility services, including surgery, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, and more. Additionally, Northern California Fertility Medical Center offers male infertility treatments, such as vasectomy reversals and other types of surgery. Headquartered in Sacramento, California, Northern California Fertility Medical Center operates clinics throughout the Bay Area and Northern California.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On July 24, 2022, Northern California Fertility Medical Center experienced a data breach in which the sensitive protected health information in its systems may have been accessed. During its investigation, Northern California Fertility Medical Center determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information. On September 28, 2022, Northern California Fertility Medical Center began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Cryopreserved tissue information
- Ultrasound information
If you received a breach notification letter from Northern California Fertility Medical Center:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Northern California Fertility Medical Center data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity.