In early 2026, Southcoast Health experienced a data incident involving unauthorized access to a single user account. The company discovered the breach on February 16, 2026, the same day it occurred, and notified the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation on May 5, 2026.
Available information indicates that names and Social Security numbers were involved in this incident. While medical and financial information may have also been affected, this has not been explicitly confirmed. The total number of individuals impacted has not been publicly disclosed. Southcoast Health is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring and fraud assistance through Cyberscout.
Additional details regarding the scope and exact circumstances of this event remain unclear as the full notice text was not publicly accessible at the time of reporting.