PLG CLASS ACTION DIRECTORY
Arisa Health Data Breach
Arisa Health Data Breach: What You Need to Know
Overview of the Data Breach
In March 2024, Arisa Health, Inc.—an Arkansas-based behavioral health system—fell victim to a significant data breach. The breach affected multiple affiliated organizations, including Northeast Arkansas Community Mental Health Center, Mid-South Health Systems, Ozark Guidance Center, Inc., and Professional Counseling Associates, Inc., all operating across the state of Arkansas.
Cybercriminals accessed Arisa Health’s networks undetected for 18 days, compromising patients’ sensitive information. Alarmingly, despite this prolonged exposure, Arisa Health only informed victims in late July 2024, placing them at increased risk of identity theft and fraud.
Information Compromised
The data breach has likely resulted in the exposure of the following patient information:
• Names
• Addresses
• Dates of birth
• Social security numbers
• Email addresses
• Medical records and histories
• Driver’s license numbers
This highly sensitive data is now potentially being sold on the dark web, putting victims at serious risk.
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Arisa Health’s Responsibility
Arisa Health had a legal and ethical duty to protect its patients’ personally identifiable and sensitive health information. Despite collecting and utilizing this information, the organization failed to implement sufficient security measures, allowing cybercriminals to infiltrate their network.
This breach is a clear example of Arisa Health’s failure to adhere to basic data security practices, leading to the exposure of their patients’ information to unauthorized parties.
Federal Trade Commission Guidelines
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has established guidelines for organizations like Arisa Health to protect consumer information. These guidelines include:
- Protecting sensitive consumer information.
- Proper disposal of personally identifiable information when no longer needed.
- Encrypting information stored on computer networks.
- Understanding network vulnerabilities.
Implementing policies to address and correct security issues.
Additionally, the FTC advises monitoring for suspicious activity, limiting access to sensitive data, and ensuring that third-party providers use robust security measures.
Arisa Health’s Legal Obligations
Under federal law, organizations like Arisa Health are prohibited from engaging in unfair or deceptive acts or practices that impact commerce. By failing to employ adequate security measures, Arisa Health has violated this standard, neglecting its duty to secure its patients’ information.
Arisa Health was obligated to design, maintain, and test its systems and networks to ensure the protection of sensitive patient data. Their failure to do so has resulted in this significant data breach.
How Poynter Law Group Can Help
At Poynter Law Group, we understand the frustration, anxiety, and stress that victims of the Arisa Health data breach are experiencing. Identity theft affects over 26 million Americans annually, and breaches like this are often a precursor to such crimes. Victims must often invest significant time and resources to mitigate the damage and remain at heightened risk of further harm.
If you or someone you know has been impacted by the Arisa Health data breach, we are here to help. Our experienced legal team is committed to seeking justice for the victims of this breach and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.
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Poynter Law Group is a Little Rock-based law firm with a strong track record in handling complex legal claims, including those related to data breaches. We are honored to represent the victims of the Arisa Health data breach and are ready to fight for your rights.
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