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    Community Health Center of Buffalo Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Community Health Center of Buffalo.
    • Discovered on April 20, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Address, Name, Driver's License, Prescription Information, Treatment Location, Medical Diagnosis/Condition, Lab Results, Medications, Medical Record Number, Provider Names, Patient Medical History, Health Insurance Policy Information.
    • Affects individuals in: New York.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

    Breach confirmed

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    Detailed summary

    Community Health Center of Buffalo (CHCB) detected suspicious activity within its network on April 21, 2026, which an investigation determined was unauthorized access occurring from April 20-21, 2026. CHCB reported the incident to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on June 19, 2026.

    The breach exposed data types including Social Security Numbers, Dates of Birth, Addresses, Names, Driver's Licenses, prescription information, treatment location, medical diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, medical record numbers, provider names, patient medical history, and health insurance policy information. The exact number of affected individuals has not yet been confirmed, as CHCB is reviewing the data and plans to send written notices to those potentially affected. While CHCB is a Buffalo, NY-based provider, the full extent of affected states remains unclear.

    Details regarding the incident can emerge as CHCB completes its data review and notification process. Official notices to consumers are planned but have not yet been sent. There are no confirmed public Attorney General filings as of July 2026.

    Data possibly involved

    • Social Security Number
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • Address
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Name
    • Driver's License
      Can be used for identity fraud
    • Prescription Information
    • Treatment Location
    • Medical Diagnosis/Condition
    • Lab Results
    • Medications
    • Medical Record Number
    • Provider Names
    • Patient Medical History
    • Health Insurance Policy Information
      Could be used for insurance fraud

    Company Response Timeline

    Breach Occurred

    Apr 20, 2026

    Company Discovered

    Apr 21, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    Jun 19, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Unknown

    1 days to discover

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Current

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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