Data Breach · Data Breach·IL · Mar 28, 2025Investigation Open

Advanced Dermatology And Mohs Sergery
Data Breach — Legal Rights & Next Steps

Advanced Dermatology And Mohs Sergery was responsible for safeguarding the personal data of its customers and employees. According to a IL state filing, Advanced Dermatology And Mohs Sergery experienced a data security incident affecting an undisclosed number of individuals, exposing protected health information and medical records. Legal proceedings relating to this breach are ongoing.

"Advanced Dermatology And Mohs Sergery appears to be a specialized healthcare provider focused on dermatological care and Mohs micrographic surgery. In the regular course of providing medical services,"

Affected individuals may be entitled to compensation under the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). Free attorney review available.

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The Breach — What We Know

Advanced Dermatology And Mohs Sergery was required under the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) to implement reasonable security measures to protect the personal information it collected. When those measures fail and personal data is exposed to unauthorized parties, the law provides remedies for affected individuals — regardless of whether those individuals have yet experienced fraud or identity theft as a direct result.

Advanced Dermatology And Mohs Sergery was responsible for safeguarding the personal data of its customers and employees. According to a IL state filing, Advanced Dermatology And Mohs Sergery experienced a data security incident affecting an undisclosed number of individuals, exposing protected health information and medical records. Legal proceedings relating to this breach are ongoing.


Filing Record

State Filed
IL
Reported to AG
Mar 28, 2025
Breach Date
Not disclosed
Records
Not disclosed
Status
Investigation Open
Industry
Data Breach
Data Types Exposed
NameDate of BirthAddressMedical Record NumberDiagnosis and Treatment InformationHealth Insurance InformationSocial Security Number

Exposed Data — What's at Risk

Identity Theftcritical risk

Your SSN is the master key to your identity. Once exposed, criminals can open new lines of credit, take out loans, or file taxes in your name.

Identity Verification Bypassmedium risk

Combined with a name and other leaked data, date of birth helps criminals pass identity verification questions at banks and government agencies.

Physical Security Riskmedium risk

Home address exposure can enable mail theft, package fraud, and targeted phishing attacks that reference your known location.


Are You One of the Victims?

Under the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), you may have a legal claim if:

  • You received a written data breach notification letter from Advanced Dermatology And Mohs Sergery
  • You are or were a customer, patient, or employee of Advanced Dermatology And Mohs Sergery
  • Your information was held by Advanced Dermatology And Mohs Sergery in IL

Rights Under the Law

Time & Inconvenience

Courts recognize that the time spent monitoring accounts, placing credit freezes, and dealing with the aftermath of a breach has real economic value. This category of damages is recoverable even without direct financial loss.

Credit Monitoring & Identity Restoration

Professional credit monitoring services cost $10–$40 per month. Identity theft restoration services, if needed, can cost hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars. Courts have awarded these costs as direct damages in SSN breach cases.

HIPAA Statutory Damages

HIPAA violations carry civil penalties between $100 and $50,000 per violation. Where a healthcare organization's negligence led to the exposure of protected health information, class members may recover statutory damages in addition to actual losses.

Statutory Minimum Damages

Several state data breach laws provide for statutory minimum damages — fixed amounts recoverable per affected individual regardless of actual loss. These provisions exist specifically to make legal action viable for victims who have not yet experienced direct harm.


Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need proof that my data was misused to file a claim against Advanced Dermatology And Mohs Sergery?

No. Under Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and federal law, the unauthorized exposure of your personal data — regardless of whether it has been actively misused — can be sufficient grounds for a claim. The breach itself is the injury.

How much does filing a claim cost?

Nothing. The Law Office of David S. Harris handles data breach cases on contingency — you pay zero upfront and owe nothing unless compensation is recovered.

My Social Security Number was exposed. What should I do right now?

Immediately place a free credit freeze at all three bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion). A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name. Then file a complaint with the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov and contact our office — SSN exposure is one of the most serious breach types.

Does HIPAA give me additional rights in the Advanced Dermatology And Mohs Sergery breach?

If Advanced Dermatology And Mohs Sergery is a covered healthcare entity or business associate under HIPAA, affected patients have additional rights — including the right to an HHS complaint. These HIPAA violations also strengthen civil damages claims. Consult an attorney to understand your full remedies.

Is it too late to file a claim?

Statutes of limitations for data breach claims vary by state but typically run 2–4 years. Depending on when you learned of the breach, you may still have time. Contact our office for a free eligibility review — there is no cost to find out.

What if Advanced Dermatology And Mohs Sergery offered me free credit monitoring after the breach?

Accepting free credit monitoring from Advanced Dermatology And Mohs Sergery does not waive your right to pursue legal action unless you signed a specific release waiving claims. In most cases, victims who accepted monitoring can still file.

Do I need to have received a notice letter to be eligible?

Not necessarily. Many data breach victims are never notified directly. If your personal information was held by Advanced Dermatology And Mohs Sergery during the relevant period, you may still qualify even without receiving a letter. A free eligibility review can confirm your status.

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