Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Highlands Oncology Group PA (“Highlands Oncology”) regarding its recent data breach. The Highlands Oncology data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT HIGHLANDS ONCOLOGY GROUP PA:
Highlands Oncology is a multidisciplinary medical practice specializing in the treatment of cancer and blood disorders. Offering a comprehensive approach to patient care, Highlands Oncology provides a variety of services, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging, pharmacy services, rehabilitation and massage, surgical oncology, physical and occupational therapy, and massage therapy. Headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Highlands Oncology has four additional locations serving Northwest Arkansas and employs over 500 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On September 26, 2023, Highlands Oncology discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, Highlands Oncology determined that an unauthorized third party may have accessed and acquired this sensitive information between September 25 and September 26, 2023. Recently, Highlands Oncology began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license/state ID number
- Passport number
- Military ID number
- Financial information (e.g., financial account number, credit/debit card number with and without expiration date and security code)
- Medical information (e.g., diagnosis/conditions, lab results, prescription information)
- Health insurance information
If you received a breach notification letter from Highlands Oncology Group PA:
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.
