MOUNT
KISCO, N.Y., June 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mount Kisco Surgery Center
LLC d/b/a The Ambulatory Surgery Center of Westchester ("ASCW"), has learned of a data
security incident that may have impacted data belonging to certain
current and former employees and patients.
On November 3, 2023, ASCW
discovered unusual activity in one employee's email account. Upon
discovering this activity, it immediately took steps to secure the
account. ASCW also engaged a digital forensics and incident
response firm to conduct an investigation to determine why any data
within the mailbox may have been affected. The investigation
determined that certain files stored within the email accounts were
accessed between October 23, 2023,
and November 3, 2023.
ASCW then undertook a comprehensive review of the potentially
affected data. On May 30,
2024, ASCW identified that certain individuals' personal
and/or protected health information was contained in the account.
The potentially affected information may include individuals'
names, Social Security numbers, driver's license or state
identification numbers, dates of birth, medical information,
including diagnosis information, treatment information, and
prescription information, and health insurance information,
including claim information and health insurance ID numbers, and
financial account information. On June 26,
2024, ASCW provided written notification of the incident via
US mail to impacted individuals.
ASCW has implemented additional measures to enhance network
security and minimize the risk of a similar incident occurring in
the future.
ASCW has established a toll-free call center to answer questions
about the incident and to address related concerns. Call center
representatives are available Monday through Friday between
9am – 9pm
EST and can be reached at 1-888-715-8252.
ASCW is located at 34 S. Bedford Rd., Mount Kisco, NY 10549.
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SOURCE The Mount Kisco Surgery Center LLC d/b/a The Ambulatory
Surgery Center of Westchester