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pPinnacle OrthopaedicsppPinnacle Orthopaedics Sports Medicine Specialists Notifies Individuals of Data Security IncidentppppMARIETTA GEORGIA June 21 2024 Pinnacle Orthopaedics Sports Medicine Specialists LLC Pinnacle determined on June 6 2024 that a recent data security incident may have impacted information belonging to certain individuals including former and current employees or patientsppppOn or about April 22 2024 Pinnacle identified suspicious activity within our network and promptly took steps to secure the environment and launched an investigation With the support of cybersecurity experts through that investigation Pinnacle learned of information suggesting that an unknown actor gained unauthorized access to our network and potentially acquired certain files some of which may have contained personal information of our employees and patients There was no evidence of any access to Pinnacles electronic medical records EMR system ppppOn or around April 29 2024 we identified fewer than 10 individuals impacted We have provided them with notice via US mail We are still undertaking a detailed review and analysis to identify potentially impacted individuals and their contact information for notification purposes Pinnacle will provide written notification via US mail to the impacted individuals as quickly as possible ppppSince the data review and analysis process will take time Pinnacle is informing individuals about this incident and encourages individuals to consider the following Steps You Can Take to Help Protect Personal Information in the interim The potentially affected information will vary by individual and could include name date of birth medical or health information health care treatment or diagnostic information health insurance information or billing or payment information ppppPinnacle has implemented additional measures to enhance network security and minimize the risk of a similar incident occurring in the future Pinnacle also notified the FBI and Department of Health and Human ServicesppppPinnacle has established a tollfree call center to answer questions about the incident and to address related concerns Call center representatives are available if you call 8556112743 tollfree Monday through Friday from 8 am 10 pm Central or Saturday and Sunday from 10 am 7 pm Central excluding major US holidays ppppThe privacy and protection of personal and protected health information is a top priority for Pinnacle which deeply regrets any inconvenience or concern this incident may cause ppppSteps You Can Take to Protect Your Personal InformationppppReview Your Account Statements and Notify Law Enforcement of Suspicious Activity As a precautionary measure we recommend that you remain vigilant by reviewing your account statements and credit reports closely If you detect any suspicious activity on an account you should promptly notify the financial institution or company with which the account is maintained You also should promptly report any fraudulent activity or any suspected incidence of identity theft to proper law enforcement authorities your state attorney general andor the Federal Trade Commission FTCppppCopy of Credit Report You may obtain a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies once every 12 months by visiting httpwwwannualcreditreportcom calling tollfree 18773228228 or by completing an Annual Credit Report Request Form and mailing it to Annual Credit Report Request Service PO Box 105281 Atlanta GA 30348 You also can contact one of the following three national credit reporting agencies ppppEquifaxppPO Box 105851ppAtlanta GA 30348pp18005256285ppwwwequifaxcomppExperianppPO Box 9532ppAllen TX 75013pp18883973742ppwwwexperiancomppTransUnionppPO Box 2000ppChester PA 19016pp18009168800ppwwwtransunioncomppppFraud Alert You may want to consider placing a fraud alert on your credit report An initial fraud alert is free and will stay on your credit file for at least one year The alert informs creditors of possible fraudulent activity within your report and requests that the creditor contact you prior to establishing any accounts in your name To place a fraud alert on your credit report contact any of the three credit reporting agencies identified above Additional information is available at httpwwwannualcreditreportcomppppSecurity Freeze You have the right to put a security freeze on your credit file for up to one year at no cost This will prevent new credit from being opened in your name without the use of a PIN number that is issued to you when you initiate the freeze A security freeze is designed to prevent potential creditors from accessing your credit report without your consent As a result using a security freeze may interfere with or delay your ability to obtain credit You must separately place a security freeze on your credit file with each credit reporting agency In order to place a security freeze you may be required to provide the consumer reporting agency with information that identifies you including your full name Social Security number date of birth current and previous addresses a copy of your stateissued identification card and a recent utility bill bank statement or insurance statement ppppIRS Identity Protection PIN You can obtain an identity protection PIN IP PIN from the IRS that prevents someone else from filing a tax return using your Social Security number The IP PIN is known only to you and the IRS and helps the IRS verify your identity when you file your electronic or paper tax return You can learn more and obtain your IP PIN here httpswwwirsgovidentitytheftfraudscamsgetanidentityprotectionpin ppppAdditional Free Resources You can obtain information from the consumer reporting agencies the FTC or from your respective state Attorney General about fraud alerts security freezes and steps you can take toward preventing identity theft You may report suspected identity theft to local law enforcement including to 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ppYou also have certain rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act FCRA These rights include to know what is in your file to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information to have consumer reporting agencies correct or delete inaccurate incomplete or unverifiable information as well as other rights For more information about the FCRA and your rights pursuant to the FCRA please visit httpsfilesconsumerfinancegovfdocumentsbcfpconsumerrightssummary201809pdfpp 2024 Pinnacle Orthopaedics All rights reserved

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