California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence – High Desert Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (July 18, 2025) – he law firm of Federman & Sherwood announces that it is investigating a data breach involving California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence – High Desert, a healthcare provider that recently filed notice of a data security incident with the California Attorney General.
According to the notice, CCARE – High Desert became aware on June 13, 2025, that unauthorized parties had gained access to a limited number of email and SharePoint accounts through a phishing scheme. The unauthorized access occurred between December 13, 2024, and December 16, 2024. A subsequent review revealed that certain emails and documents may have contained patients’ personal information, including names and other confidential data.
While CCARE – High Desert has not reported evidence of misuse of the exposed information, it is offering affected individuals complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through Epiq Privacy Solutions. The organization has also taken steps to improve cybersecurity and provide additional staff training.
Federman & Sherwood, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in privacy and data breach litigation, is currently investigating the incident to determine whether adequate security measures were in place and whether affected individuals are entitled to compensation.
The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is CCARE – High Desert?
CCARE (California Cancer Associates for Research & Excellence) – High Desert provides cancer treatment services, including medical oncology, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments. They are part of the larger CCARE network, which is a comprehensive oncology practice with multiple locations in California.
If you received a notification regarding this breach or believe your information may have been compromised, you may contact Federman & Sherwood to discuss your legal rights and options:
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: (405) 235-1560
Email : info@federmanlaw.com
Website: www.federmanlaw.com