Gastroenterology & Hepatology of Central New York, P.C. Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
September 21, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Gastroenterology & Hepatology of Central New York, P.C. data breach following a notification filed with the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
According to the filing, the data breach affected 67 Massachusetts residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially affected includes Social Security numbers.
As a healthcare organization, Gastroenterology & Hepatology of Central New York, P.C. may maintain sensitive patient and personal information. The exposure of Social Security numbers may increase the risk of identity theft, fraudulent account creation, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Gastroenterology & Hepatology of Central New York, P.C. implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive information and whether additional measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Gastroenterology & Hepatology of Central New York, P.C.?
Gastroenterology & Hepatology of Central New York, P.C. diagnoses and treats disorders of the digestive system and liver.
Individuals affected by the Gastroenterology & Hepatology of Central New York, P.C. data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com