Delta Health System Data Breach Leaks Patients’ SSNs and Medical Information | Console and Associates, P.C.

On September 5, 2024, Delta Health System filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the company’s IT network. In this notice, Delta Health explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, Social Security Numbers, driver’s license numbers, state ID numbers, financial account information, medical information, and health insurance information. Upon completing its investigation, Delta Health began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from Delta Health System, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Delta Health System data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Delta Health System Data Breach?
The Delta Health System data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Delta Health’s filing with the Attorney General of Montana provides some important information on what led up to the breach. Delta Health also posted a notice on its website discussing the incident.
According to these sources, on January 21, 2024, Delta Health detected unusual activity within its computer network. In response, Delta Health secured its systems and then began working with third-party specialists to investigate the incident and any potential impact on patient information.
Through this investigation, Delta Health was able to confirm that an unauthorized party had access to its IT network between January 15, 2024 and January 21, 2024, including files containing confidential patient information.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Delta Health System reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, Social Security Number, driver’s license number, state ID number, financial account information, medical information, and health insurance information.
On March 20, 2024, and again on September 5, 2024, Delta Health System sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About Delta Health System
Founded in 1953, Delta Health System is a healthcare services provider headquartered in Greenville, Mississippi. Delta Health operates over two dozen facilities in Mississippi, serving patients in Mississippi as well as in Arkansas and Tennessee. Delta Health System employs more than 1,100 people and generates approximately $73 million in annual revenue.