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New Century Ophthamology data breach

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New Century Ophthamology (United States) notified the Vermont Attorney General of a data breach on 4 November 2026. It told that state about 1 Vermont residents; the total can be higher.

Questions about the New Century Ophthamology breach

Was New Century Ophthamology hacked?

New Century Ophthamology (United States) notified the Vermont Attorney General of a data breach on 4 November 2026. It told that state about 1 Vermont residents; the total can be higher. The sources do not say how it happened.

What data was exposed in the New Century Ophthamology breach?

Social Security numbers, Government ID numbers and Health and medical information, by the notices and reports on this page.

How do I know if I was affected?

Organisations normally tell the people whose data was involved, by letter or email, and that notice says what of yours was in it. We cannot look up individual people. If you got a notice, check that it is real, then follow the steps on this page.

Is there a New Century Ophthamology data breach settlement?

No settlement open for claims is on record for New Century Ophthamology as of 15 November 2026. A settlement usually comes a year or more after a breach, if a court approves one. Every open settlement is listed with its deadline.

Is a letter, email or text about the New Century Ophthamology breach real or a scam?

A real notice names the breach, says what data was involved and never asks for a password, a code or a payment. Criminals often send fake notices after a breach is in the news. Do not use links or phone numbers in the message: go to New Century Ophthamology’s own site, or check the letter here.

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