Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating South Texas Oncology and Hematology, PLLC (“STOH”) regarding its recent data breach. The STOH data breach may have involved sensitive personal information and protected health information belonging to over 176,000 individuals.
ABOUT SOUTH TEXAS ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY, PLLC:
STOH is a network of cancer treatment centers based in Texas. Founded in 1985, STOH’s mission is to provide high-quality research, diagnosis, and treatment of cancers for the community of patients and clients that they serve.2 Today, STOH offers each patient a comprehensive treatment plan that includes multi-specialty services, genetic profiling of tumors, targeted therapies, state-of-the-art treatment technology, and easy access to clinical research options.3 Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, STOH has six additional locations in Texas and employs over 200 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On February 19, 2024, STOH discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, STOH determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information on February 15, 2024. As a result, STOH began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name;
- Social Security number; and
- Medical information.
If you received a breach notification letter from South Texas Oncology and Hematology, PLLC:
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 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
