Anna Jaques Hospital
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Posted: December 6, 2024 -- Attention, victims of the Anna Jaques Hospital data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the data breach recently announced by Anna Jaques Hospital.

Anna Jaques Hospital Data Breach Summary:

Approximately 316,000 individuals were affected by the Anna Jaques Hospital data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, demographic data, medical data, health insurance data, financial data, and other personal or health data.

On December 25, 2023, a cybersecurity incident occurred in Anna Jaques Hospital's computer network environment. The cybersecurity event affected computer systems and disrupted some operations.

After identifying the cybersecurity event, Anna Jaques Hospital began an investigation, secured its computer network, and notified law enforcement. In the course of the investigation, Anna Jaques Hospital obtained support from outside data breach experts who handle these types of incidents. According to Anna Jaques Hospital, the investigation sought to determine the scope of activity and whether data of individuals had been obtained by a party without authorization.

On November 5, 2024, the investigation purportedly found that a party without authorization had accessed files that contained data of individuals.

As a result of the data breach, Anna Jaques Hospital is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to some affected individuals.

Additional information about the Anna Jaques Hospital data breach may be found here: Anna Jaques Hospital Data Breach Notification.

About Anna Jaques Hospital:

Anna Jaques Hospital is a non-profit community hospital based in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Established in 1884, it serves as a healthcare provider for the northern Essex County region and parts of southern New Hampshire. The hospital operates as part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a regional healthcare network. It offers various medical services, including emergency care, surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and maternity care. The hospital maintains a commitment to patient care and community health needs through its affiliations and service programs.

The hospital operates a birth center, surgical center, and emergency department. It also offers diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, and specialty clinics. Anna Jaques collaborates with larger medical centers for specialized care, including cancer treatment through its affiliation with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Its behavioral health services include inpatient care for adults and outpatient support programs.

Anna Jaques Hospital focuses on community health initiatives and partnerships to improve local access to care. Its programs include screenings, educational workshops, and collaborations with local organizations to address health disparities. The hospital is governed by a board of trustees and supported by philanthropic contributions from individuals and organizations. Its primary goal is to meet the evolving needs of the communities it serves.

The Anna Jaques Hospital Website may have additional information about or provide periodic updates regarding the data breach.

For more information about steps you can take to possibly reduce the chances harm arising from a data breach, please review the following article: What are some steps you can take if you've been the victim of a data breach?

If you believe you are a victim of the Anna Jaques Hospital data breach, and if you would like to volunteer to serve as a class representative in a class action lawsuit regarding this data breach, please submit your information via the form on this webpage. This website is not associated with nor authorized by Anna Jaques Hospital or any affiliated companies. If you have received any other data breach notifications, you may to review Abington Cole + Ellery's current list of data breach investigations.