Alabama Cardiovascular Group notifies clients of weeks-long data breach [Video]

Birmingham-based Alabama Cardiovascular Group has notified patients about a nearly month-long data breach.

The company, which operates six locations in and around Birmingham, said “unauthorized parties” gained access to personal information through the company network.

“If you are a current or past patient of a physician at ACG, or a current or past guarantor, employee, or physician at ACG, your personal information may have been affected,” the company stated in a notice posted on its website.

“ACG is committed to protecting the privacy of our patients and personal information and sincerely regrets any issues this incident may cause,” the company said in a statement.

According to the company, it became aware of the breach on July 2. An investigation determined it began on June 6. The company did not say who may have had access during that time.

Data possibly involved the breach included names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, demographic information, social security …