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.

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Case File: NorthBay Healthcare Corporation (�NorthBay Health�) Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the NorthBay Healthcare Corporation (�NorthBay Health�) incident. The state report is dated January 29, 2025.

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January 29, 2025Report filed in NebraskaDate the notice was lodged with the Nebraska Attorney General.

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Filing state: Nebraska
Date reported: January 29, 2025
Receiving office: Nebraska Attorney General

Case notes

NorthBay Healthcare Corporation, operating as NorthBay Health, submitted a data breach notification to the Nebraska Attorney General on January 29, 2025. This formal filing reports a security incident that involved unauthorized access to the organization's network infrastructure. The exact date the breach occurred was not disclosed in the filing.

The notification confirms that personal information was potentially exposed as a result of this security compromise. However, the specific types of data affected were not itemized in the public record. NorthBay Health, as an integrated healthcare provider, typically handles a broad spectrum of information critical to patient care and operational management.

For individuals who may be impacted, the unauthorized access to their personal data can lead to various risks. These might include attempts at identity theft, fraudulent use of information, or other unauthorized activities. The company has stated that an investigation into the full extent of the incident is ongoing.

Recipients of a data breach notification from NorthBay Health should carefully review the details provided by the organization. It is recommended to monitor all financial and credit accounts for any unusual transactions or inquiries. Placing a fraud alert or security freeze on credit reports with major credit bureaus is a strong preventative measure.

Additionally, practice caution with any unsolicited emails, phone calls, or texts that appear to be from NorthBay Health or other entities requesting personal information. Changing passwords for online accounts, especially if they are reused across multiple services, is also a sensible precaution following any data compromise.

Questions about this case file

Where does the NorthBay Healthcare Corporation (�NorthBay Health�) case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report NorthBay Healthcare Corporation (�NorthBay Health�) lodged with the Nebraska 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.

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