Park Dental Partners Investigates Unauthorized Network Access and Possible Patient Data Exposure
Summary
Park Dental Partners says it detected unauthorized access to its network on August 28 and is investigating whether personal or protected health information was affected. It reports no significant operational disruption so far.
Key points
- The company detected unauthorized access to its internal computer network on August 28.
- Park Dental Partners activated its incident response procedures and hired external cybersecurity and forensic experts.
- The investigation is assessing whether personal information or protected health information was affected and, if so, the scope and nature of the exposure.
- The company says it has found no significant disruption to business operations or material impact on its financial condition or results as of its disclosure.
- The company is still estimating possible financial, legal, operational, and reputational effects.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Park Dental Partners
- Incident Type
- Unauthorized access to the company's internal computer network; potential access to patient information is under investigation.
- Data Types Exposed
- Personal information (potentially)
- Protected health information (PHI, potentially)
- Affected Records
- Unknown; the scope and nature of any compromised information are under investigation.
- Operational Impact
- The company reported no significant disruption to business operations as of its disclosure and said no material impact on its financial condition, results, or operations had been identified.
- Claim Status
- confirmed