Where does the Ascension Health case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report Ascension Health lodged with the Oregon Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.

Why do the incident date and the report date differ?

Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.

What does the records-affected figure count?

It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.

Does this case file change over time?

Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

Case file

Case File: Ascension Health Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Ascension Health incident. The state report is dated February 3, 2025. The incident itself is dated February 29, 2024.

Timeline

340 days separate the incident date from the date it was reported.

February 29, 2024Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
February 3, 2025Report filed in OregonDate the notice was lodged with the Oregon Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Oregon
Date reported: February 3, 2025
Incident date: February 29, 2024
Receiving office: Oregon Attorney General

Case notes

Ascension Health has disclosed a data breach event, as detailed in a recent public filing. This report, submitted on February 3, 2025, acknowledges an incident that has potentially compromised personal information belonging to individuals.

The breach itself took place on February 29, 2024, affecting systems or data associated with Ascension Health operations. While the specific nature of the breach type and the exact categories of personal information involved have not been specified, the company is actively addressing the situation.

Currently, the situation is listed as 'investigating.' This means that Ascension Health is in the process of thoroughly examining the incident to understand how it occurred, what information was impacted, and who may have been affected. Further details may emerge as the investigation progresses.

For individuals concerned about their data, general protective measures are recommended. These include carefully reviewing any communications from Ascension Health, monitoring financial account statements for unusual activity, and being cautious of unsolicited requests for personal information. Placing a fraud alert or security freeze on credit reports can also provide an additional layer of protection for your data.

This information is based on public disclosures filed with regulatory bodies, providing a factual overview of the reported data breach by Ascension Health.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Ascension Health case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report Ascension Health lodged with the Oregon Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?: Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?: It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?: Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

Oregon data breaches

Filing source: Oregon Attorney General

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