Wilmington Community Clinic Data Breach

On August 13, 2024, Wilmington Community Clinic (“WCC”) discovered that its systems were potentially compromised by an unauthorized actor. WCC immediately disconnected all access to its network and engaged a specialized third-party cybersecurity firm to conduct a comprehensive forensic investigation. The investigation determined that personal information may have been acquired by an unauthorized actor.

Due to the complexity and volume of data involved, WCC conducted multiple phases of automated and manual review to identify affected individuals. On November 18, 2025, WCC finalized its notification list and began mailing letters to impacted individuals. While there is no evidence of misuse, WCC is notifying patients out of an abundance of caution and offering 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services through HaystackID.

The Wilmington Community Clinic (WCC) in Wilmington, CA, is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering comprehensive, primary medical, dental, and mental health care for underserved adults, children, and seniors, regardless of insurance or income, focusing on services like pediatrics, women’s health, prenatal care, and chronic disease management, aiming to provide accessible care to the local community. 

Following the breach, WCC implemented enhanced security measures and continues to monitor its systems.

If you received a Data Breach notification letter from WCC, it confirms that your information was potentially impacted.

What information is involved in the Wilmington Community Clinic Data Breach?

Compromised information may include:

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 Wilmington Community Clinic, your personal and 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.