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    Dermatology Partners Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Dermatology Partners.
    • Discovered on August 20, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Date of Birth, Address, Contact Information, Medical Record Number, Date of Service, Diagnosis Information, Treatment Information, Health Insurance Information.
    • Affects individuals in: Maryland.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

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    Detailed summary

    Dermatology Partners disclosed a data breach that involved unauthorized access to its data system between February 27, 2026, and March 10, 2026. The company posted notice of the incident on its website on June 23, 2026, stating that information belonging to patients at its Catonsville, Maryland location may have been viewable. The firm Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating this incident.

    Potentially affected data types include patient names, dates of birth, addresses, contact information, medical record numbers, dates of service, diagnosis and treatment information, and health insurance information. While medical information was involved, the total number of affected individuals has not been disclosed by the company. It remains unclear which specific records were viewed, as the company could not determine this. One secondary source indicated that Social Security numbers and financial information may also have been involved, though the company’s specific disclosure primarily detailed medical and health insurance information.

    Further details regarding the scope of the incident may emerge as investigations continue, and official notifications to affected individuals may still be pending beyond the initial website posting.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • Address
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Contact Information
    • Medical Record Number
    • Date of Service
    • Diagnosis Information
    • Treatment Information
    • Health Insurance Information
      Could be used for insurance fraud

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    D

    Notified consumers within 91–180 days

    Breach Occurred

    Feb 27, 2026

    Company Discovered

    Mar 10, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    Unknown

    Consumers Notified

    Jun 23, 2026

    11 days to discover
    105 days to notify consumers

    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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    Case Status:
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