Greater Pittsburgh Orthopedic Associates Inc. (“GPOA”) has announced a data security incident involving unauthorized access to its computer network. According to the notice, GPOA detected unauthorized activity on August 10, 2025, prompting an immediate investigation with assistance from third‑party cybersecurity experts.
Upon discovering the incident, GPOA initiated its incident response protocols to secure its systems, engaged specialized forensic investigators, and implemented enhanced defensive measures to strengthen its network environment. The investigation included a comprehensive analysis of impacted systems to determine what information may have been compromised.
Following this review, GPOA determined that the impacted data may have included personal or health information belonging to certain individuals. The compromised data elements vary by person, but may include name, mailing address, Social Security number, and provider name. At this time, GPOA reports no evidence of misuse involving any personal information.
Greater Pittsburgh Orthopedic Associates Inc. is a healthcare provider offering specialized orthopedic services and related care. As a medical provider, GPOA maintains sensitive personal and health information that is protected under HIPAA and state medical privacy regulations.
The affected data relates to individuals whose information was stored within GPOA’s systems at the time of the unauthorized access. In response to the breach, GPOA has notified law enforcement, strengthened its systems’ security, and is offering complimentary Single Bureau Credit Monitoring, Credit Report, and Credit Score services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company.
If you received a Data Breach notification letter from Greater Pittsburgh Orthopedic Associates, it confirms that your personal and/or health information may have been accessed by an unauthorized party.
What information is involved in the Greater Pittsburgh Orthopedic Associates Data Breach?
Compromised information may include:
Full Name
Mailing Address
Social Security Number
Provider Name
Your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) includes details that can directly identify you and may pose risk if exposed. In this incident, Social Security numbers and contact information represent sensitive data that can increase vulnerability to identity theft, financial fraud, and other unauthorized use.
If Protected Health Information (PHI) was involved, this may include data protected by HIPAA and state privacy laws. Exposure of PHI elevates risks of medical‑related fraud, insurance misuse, or unauthorized access to health‑related services.
While GPOA has stated that it has no current indication of fraudulent use, exposure of PII—especially when combined with provider information—can increase risks related to medical identity theft, fraudulent billing, or unauthorized attempts to access healthcare services.
Residents of California benefit from enhanced privacy protections under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which provides additional rights regarding the collection, storage, and protection of personal information. California residents may also have additional legal remedies when personal data is compromised in a breach.
Individuals impacted by this breach should remain vigilant by monitoring account statements, medical statements, explanation-of-benefit (EOB) forms, and communications from healthcare providers.
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