Thousands of patients may have had their private medical records exposed in a recent cyberattack on Mt. Baker Imaging. If you were treated by Mt. Baker Imaging between 1988 and February 2024, your personal health information (PHI) may have been stolen in a data breach now at the center of a proposed class action lawsuit.
In February 2024, Mt. Baker Imaging (MBI) confirmed it was the target of a ransomware attack that compromised sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, addresses, and medical information. The breach, which remained undisclosed to patients for months, is now under legal scrutiny.
According to reports, the hackers accessed data belonging to approximately 244,000 patients. This includes anyone who received services from Mt. Baker Imaging over the past 35 years.
Affected information may include:
Healthcare data breaches are especially dangerous. Unlike stolen credit cards, medical identity theft can result in long-term harm, such as:
Washington state law requires healthcare providers to take reasonable measures to protect patient data. If they fail, victims of a data breach may have the right to pursue compensation.
If you think your data was affected, take these steps immediately:
At Emery | Reddy, we help Washington residents hold companies accountable for data breaches and privacy violations. If you received services from Mt. Baker Imaging and suspect your information was exposed, we offer Free Case Reviews to help determine your eligibility for compensation.
Don’t wait — your personal health data deserves protection. Let us help you take the next step.
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