Alabama Ophthalmology Associates Data Breach

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Alabama Ophthalmology Associates Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Patient Information

Alabama Ophthalmology Associates (AOA), a leading provider of vision and surgical eye care in Birmingham, Alabama, has confirmed a ransomware attack that exposed sensitive personal and medical information of patients and staff. The breach was carried out by the cybercriminal group BianLian, who has claimed responsibility and published stolen data on the dark web.

If you were notified about this breach, you may be entitled to financial compensation for the potential misuse of your personal information.

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What Happened?

AOAPC identified suspicious activity in its network on January 30, 2025. Following an internal investigation, it was determined that unauthorized actors gained access to its systems between January 22 and January 30, 2025, during which time large amounts of sensitive data were extracted. The breach was attributed to BianLian, a known ransomware group that has previously targeted healthcare organizations. The stolen data reportedly includes a broad range of sensitive files, from patient health records to HR and vendor data.

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What Information Was Exposed?

The types of data compromised in the Alabama Ophthalmology Associates data breach include:

• Full names
• Dates of birth
• Social Security numbers
• Health insurance details
• Medical record numbers
• Treatment and diagnosis information
• Medical histories
• Financial and HR-related records
• Biometric and vendor data

This information places victims at high risk for identity theft, medical fraud, and unauthorized account activity.

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About Alabama Ophthalmology Associates

AOAPC operates two locations:

• 1000 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
• 2100 Devereux Circle, Suite 100, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243

The practice offers a wide range of services, including LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma care, diabetic eye disease treatment, and ocular emergency services, provided by a team of board-certified ophthalmologists.

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Know Your Rights

If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Time spent addressing the breach
• Out-of-pocket expenses for credit monitoring or identity theft protection
• Emotional distress and loss of privacy
• Any fraudulent activity tied to the stolen data

At Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C., we help data breach victims understand their rights and pursue justice when healthcare providers fail to protect sensitive data. Our team is currently investigating the AOAPC breach and offering free consultations to affected individuals.

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Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation

If you were affected by the Alabama Ophthalmology Associates data breach, don’t delay. Your legal rights may be time-sensitive.

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Call us at (205) 322-8880 or fill out our form to schedule a free and confidential consultation. We charge no fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf. Let us help you hold AOAPC accountable and protect your future.

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Links

[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alabama-ophthalmology-associates-provides-notice-following-data-security-incident-302426090.html