Northwest Radiologists Data Breach Exposes 350,000 Washington Residents' Sensitive Info
The Washington State Attorney General's Office has reported Northwest Radiologists following a significant data breach that occurred in January 2025. The incident exposed the personal information of 350,000 Washington State residents.
The breach, which took place between January 20-25, 2025, resulted in network disruption at the organisation. It compromised sensitive data including names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, email addresses, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, medical records, health insurance information, and treatment cost details.
In response to the incident, Northwest Radiologists has offered free credit and ID protection services to the affected individuals. The company has also bolstered its security measures and implemented new safeguards to prevent future breaches. It is important to note that, as of now, there is no evidence to suggest that the exposed information has been misused.
Northwest Radiologists has taken steps to mitigate the impact of the data breach, including providing protection services to those affected and enhancing its security infrastructure. The company continues to monitor the situation and will notify individuals if any misuse of their data is detected.
