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    Central Ohio Urology Group Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Central Ohio Urology Group.
    • Discovered on May 5, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security Numbers, Dates of Birth, Addresses, Government IDs, Medical Diagnoses, Treatment Histories, Prescription Information, Medical Record Numbers, Lab Results, Health Insurance IDs, Billing Records.
    • Affects individuals in: Ohio.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    The Central Ohio Urology Group experienced a data breach that was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights on March 12, 2026. This incident involved the exposure of protected health information for 4,234 patients. The specific details regarding when the breach occurred are not fully clear, but patient notifications began on May 4, 2026.

    The exposed data includes names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, government IDs, medical information such as diagnoses, treatment histories, prescription information, medical record numbers, and lab results, as well as financial details like health insurance IDs and billing records. The full scope of the exposed data has not been publicly confirmed beyond these categories. Law firms are investigating the incident.

    It is important to note that additional details about this data breach may emerge over time, and affected individuals may receive further notices.

    Data possibly involved

    • Names
    • Social Security Numbers
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Dates of Birth
    • Addresses
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Government IDs
    • Medical Diagnoses
    • Treatment Histories
    • Prescription Information
    • Medical Record Numbers
    • Lab Results
    • Health Insurance IDs
      Could be used for insurance fraud
    • Billing Records

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    B

    Notified consumers within 31–60 days

    Breach Occurred

    Mar 12, 2026

    Company Discovered

    Mar 12, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    Mar 12, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    May 4, 2026

    0 days to discover
    53 days to notify consumers

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Complete

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Current

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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    Case Status:
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