Urology Associates of Charleston Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (July 21, 2025) – The law firm of Federman & Sherwood announces that it is investigating a recent data breach involving Urology Associates of Charleston, a healthcare provider located in South Carolina.
According to a notice filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, Urology Associates of Charleston reported a hacking/IT incident involving unauthorized access to its email system. The breach, submitted on July 3, 2025, has impacted the personal and protected health information of approximately 2,060 individuals.
The nature of the breach—specifically a compromise of email—suggests that sensitive patient data may have been exposed, including names, medical information, and potentially other personally identifiable information (PII). While the full extent of the breach has not yet been disclosed, the incident raises significant concerns regarding data privacy and security compliance under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating this matter to determine whether adequate safeguards were in place and whether affected individuals may be entitled to compensation or other remedies.
The exposed information potentially included:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Medical and health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Urology Associates of Charleston?
Urology Associates of Charleston provides comprehensive urological care, including diagnosis and treatment of conditions like bladder and prostate cancer, overactive bladder, and male sexual health issues.
If you are a current or former patient of Urology Associates of Charleston and have received notification of this breach, you may have important legal rights. Federman & Sherwood encourages all potentially affected individuals to contact the firm to learn more about their legal options and how they may protect themselves against identity theft and fraud.
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: (405) 235-1560
Email : info@federmanlaw.com
Website : www.federmanlaw.com