On or about January 30, 2025, Swift Institute discovered unusual activity in its network environment, indicating a potential security event. The company immediately launched an investigation, engaged cybersecurity experts, and reviewed the impacted data set. On October 14, 2025, Swift Institute confirmed that certain personal and/or protected health information was involved.
While there is no evidence of misuse, Swift Institute is notifying affected individuals and offering complimentary credit monitoring and fraud assistance services through Cyberscout (a TransUnion company).
Swift Institute is a Nevada spine, neurosurgery, orthopedic, vein and neurology specialty group with over 70 specialists and locations throughout Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Elko.
Following the breach, the organization implemented enhanced security measures and continues to monitor its systems.
If you received a Data Breach notification letter from Swift Institute, it confirms that your information was potentially impacted.
What information is involved in the Swift Institute Data Breach?
Compromised information may include:
Name
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Medical Information
Health Insurance Details
Your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) includes details that can be used to identify you. Organizations are legally obligated to safeguard this data, and failure to do so can result in statutory fines and other legal consequences. If PII is stolen, it may be exploited by criminals to commit identity fraud.
A specific category of PII is Protected Health Information (PHI), which pertains to personal medical data. PHI is safeguarded under both federal and state regulations. Entities such as healthcare providers and businesses that manage PHI must ensure its security. Just like PII, compromised PHI can be misused by identity thieves, and it’s common for cybercriminals to use both types of information together.
If your data has been exposed in a breach, one of the most effective steps you can take is to enroll in credit and identity monitoring services promptly.
Residents of California benefit from additional privacy protections under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which grants enhanced rights regarding personal data. Additionally, California residents also benefit from medical privacy protections under the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), which specifically grants enhanced protections for confidential medical data.
If you received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH letter from Swift Institute, your personal, financial, and/or medical information may be at risk. This type of data can be exploited by identity thieves to commit fraud and other crimes.
Contact the Data Breach Lawyers at Emery | Reddy, PC for a Free Case Review today.