Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee Data Breach (2013)

915 records exposed by unknown means. Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee has learned that the personal information, including name, address, social security number, and date of birth, of 916 patients has been compromised. As part of a swift response, the practice sent written notices to all affected patients and offered them one year of credit monitoring and reporting services, through Equifax, at no cost to any affected patient. At this time, there are no indications that the information has been used by an unauthorized individual. Nevertheless, the practice encourages its patients to closely monitor their credit and bank account activity and report any suspicious transactions. Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee understands the inconvenience this incident may have posed on all affected patients and sincerely regrets that this situation has occurred. As part of its commitment to providing quality care, including the protection of its patients personal information, the practice implemented additional policies and procedures to further protect the privacy of its patients and secure their personal information.