Chicago, IL – September 26, 2023 – The privacy and security of the personal information we maintain is of the utmost importance to Community First Medical Center (“CFMC”).
As a result of a recent data security incident, an unauthorized party accessed our computer systems. Upon detecting the unauthorized activity, we immediately contained the incident and commenced an immediate and thorough investigation. As part of our investigation, we engaged leading cybersecurity experts to identify what personal information, if any, was involved.
After an extensive forensic investigation, we discovered on or about July 28, 2023 that one or more of the files potentially accessed by the unauthorized party on or about July 12, 2023 contained personal information pertaining to certain individuals, such as full names, telephone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, and Medicare numbers. The elements of personal information involved varied per individual.
CFMC has no evidence that any personal information has been or will be misused as a direct result of this incident. However, out of abundance of caution, commencing on September 26, 2023, CFMC notified individuals whose information may have been included in the files potentially accessed by the unauthorized party. Notified individuals have been provided with best practices to protect their information, and individuals whose Social Security numbers were contained in the impacted files have been offered complimentary credit monitoring.
CFMC is committed to maintaining the privacy of personal information in its possession and has taken many precautions to safeguard it. CFMC continually evaluates and modifies its practices to enhance the security and privacy of the personal information it maintains.
For individuals who have questions or need additional information regarding this incident, or to determine if they are impacted and are eligible for credit monitoring, CFMC has established a dedicated toll-free response line at (844) 725-0399. The response line is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Time.