Question 1

What happened in the Harvard Eye Associates data breach?

Accepted Answer

Harvard Eye Associates experienced a third party breach that occurred on January 15, 2021. The breach was discovered on January 15, 2021 and publicly disclosed on October 24, 2020.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the Harvard Eye Associates breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Names, Addresses, Email Addresses, Dates of Birth, medical.

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the Harvard Eye Associates breach?

Accepted Answer

If you were affected, you should: monitor your accounts and health records for suspicious activity, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus, watch for official notification letters from Harvard Eye Associates, report any suspicious use of your health information to HHS, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

Harvard Eye Associates Data Breach

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