This case file records a data security incident disclosed in a public MA filing. As a healthcare organization, Imperial Beach Community Clinic was entrusted with some of the most sensitive data a person can share. Imperial Beach Community Clinic experienced a data security incident affecting an undisclosed number of individuals, exposing protected health information and medical records. The precise date the breach occurred was not disclosed in the filing; the date below reflects when Imperial Beach Community Clinic notified the MA Attorney General. The filing summarized the incident as follows: "Imperial Beach Community Clinic appears to be a healthcare provider based on its name, dedicated to offering medical and wellness services to the community. In the ordinary course of managing patient care and clinic operations, organizations of this type typically collect and store sensitive personal information such as full names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, health insurance details, and specific diagnosis or treatment information. Official records indicate that a data breach affecting this entity was formally reported to the Massachusetts Attorney General in 2026. If you received a data breach notification letter in the mail, it means your personal information may have been compromised during this security incident. This page provides a summary of the reported facts to help you understand what occurred and what steps you can take to protect your privacy and security." Requesting your medical records and insurance explanations of benefits lets you spot any care billed in your name. The public filing remains available for affected individuals who want to review their options.
"Imperial Beach Community Clinic appears to be a healthcare provider based on its name, dedicated to offering medical and wellness services to the community. In the ordinary course of managing patient …"
Affected individuals may be entitled to compensation under the Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00). Free attorney review available.
Free Review →The healthcare industry faces mounting regulatory scrutiny following a wave of ransomware attacks and insider data theft. Imperial Beach Community Clinic was required to maintain safeguards under both HIPAA and the Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00), yet the breach suggests those obligations were not adequately met. Affected individuals have the right to request an accounting of exactly what was disclosed.
This case file records a data security incident disclosed in a public MA filing. As a healthcare organization, Imperial Beach Community Clinic was entrusted with some of the most sensitive data a person can share. Imperial Beach Community Clinic experienced a data security incident affecting an undisclosed number of individuals, exposing protected health information and medical records. The precise date the breach occurred was not disclosed in the filing; the date below reflects when Imperial Beach Community Clinic notified the MA Attorney General. The filing summarized the incident as follows: "Imperial Beach Community Clinic appears to be a healthcare provider based on its name, dedicated to offering medical and wellness services to the community. In the ordinary course of managing patient care and clinic operations, organizations of this type typically collect and store sensitive personal information such as full names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, health insurance details, and specific diagnosis or treatment information. Official records indicate that a data breach affecting this entity was formally reported to the Massachusetts Attorney General in 2026. If you received a data breach notification letter in the mail, it means your personal information may have been compromised during this security incident. This page provides a summary of the reported facts to help you understand what occurred and what steps you can take to protect your privacy and security." Requesting your medical records and insurance explanations of benefits lets you spot any care billed in your name. The public filing remains available for affected individuals who want to review their options.
Your SSN is the master key to your identity. Once exposed, criminals can open new lines of credit, take out loans, or file taxes in your name.
Combined with a name and other leaked data, date of birth helps criminals pass identity verification questions at banks and government agencies.
Home address exposure can enable mail theft, package fraud, and targeted phishing attacks that reference your known location.
Under the Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00), you may have a legal claim if:
Courts recognize that the time spent monitoring accounts, placing credit freezes, and dealing with the aftermath of a breach has real economic value. This category of damages is recoverable even without direct financial loss.
Professional credit monitoring services cost $10–$40 per month. Identity theft restoration services, if needed, can cost hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars. Courts have awarded these costs as direct damages in SSN breach cases.
HIPAA violations carry civil penalties between $100 and $50,000 per violation. Where a healthcare organization's negligence led to the exposure of protected health information, class members may recover statutory damages in addition to actual losses.
Data breach victims regularly report anxiety, loss of sleep, and ongoing fear of identity theft. These non-economic harms are cognizable injuries in data breach litigation, particularly in cases involving SSN or medical record exposure.
No. Under Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00) and federal law, the unauthorized exposure of your personal data — regardless of whether it has been actively misused — can be sufficient grounds for a claim. The breach itself is the injury.
Nothing. The Law Office of David S. Harris handles data breach cases on contingency — you pay zero upfront and owe nothing unless compensation is recovered.
Immediately place a free credit freeze at all three bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion). A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name. Then file a complaint with the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov and contact our office — SSN exposure is one of the most serious breach types.
If Imperial Beach Community Clinic is a covered healthcare entity or business associate under HIPAA, affected patients have additional rights — including the right to an HHS complaint. These HIPAA violations also strengthen civil damages claims. Consult an attorney to understand your full remedies.
State statutes of limitations for data breach claims typically run 2–4 years from the date of the breach or its discovery. Because this breach was recently disclosed, the window is open — but acting early preserves your options and strengthens the case.
Accepting free credit monitoring from Imperial Beach Community Clinic does not waive your right to pursue legal action unless you signed a specific release waiving claims. In most cases, victims who accepted monitoring can still file.
Not necessarily. Many data breach victims are never notified directly. If your personal information was held by Imperial Beach Community Clinic during the relevant period, you may still qualify even without receiving a letter. A free eligibility review can confirm your status.
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This registry entry documents a notice associated with Imperial Beach Community Clinic that was filed in MA on January 6, 2026. The filing describes Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number.
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