Wilmington Community Clinic Data Breach: Driver’s Licenses Exposed
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By Join The Case · Published December 11, 2025 · Updated December 12, 2025 · 6 min read
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Dapeer Law, P.A., a top-rated class action law firm, is investigating the Wilmington Community Clinic data breach. If you received notice that your information was exposed during this breach, you may be entitled to compensation. It's free to join our investigation to see if we can help you recover.

Wilmington Community Clinic Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

Wilmington Community Clinic recently notified patients that an August 2024 cyber-intrusion may have exposed protected health and identification data. If you received a breach letter, you may be entitled to complimentary credit monitoring and potential legal remedies. Contact our team for a free, confidential consultation.

Incident Timeline

  • August 13, 2024 — Discovery: Wilmington Community Clinic (WCC) detected potential unauthorized access to its network.
  • Immediate actions included disconnecting network access and hiring a specialized third-party cybersecurity firm to investigate.
  • Extensive data mining and manual review were undertaken to identify sensitive information involved.
  • October 13, 2025: WCC retained a notification vendor to prepare letters, staff a call center, and arrange identity-theft protection services.
  • November 18, 2025: Final list of individuals to notify was completed.
  • December 10, 2025: Breach letters mailed to impacted patients.
  • December 11, 2025: Incident publicly reported to the California Attorney General.

Data Potentially Exposed

The forensic review indicates the unauthorized actor may have accessed the following information (varies by individual):

  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Driver’s license or state identification number
  • Health-insurance ID number
  • Medical information

Response Measures Taken by Wilmington Community Clinic

According to the clinic’s notice, WCC:

  • Disconnected all network access immediately after discovery.
  • Engaged a specialized cybersecurity firm for a comprehensive forensic investigation.
  • Restored operations in a secure environment and enhanced security safeguards.
  • Contracted a third-party notice vendor to handle mailings and call-center support.
  • Is offering 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity-theft restoration through HaystackID. Impacted individuals must activate the service within the timeframe stated in their letter.

Recommended Next Steps for Patients

  1. Activate the free credit-monitoring service using the instructions and enrollment code provided in your letter.
  2. Review bank, insurance, and medical statements for unfamiliar activity.
  3. Obtain free credit reports and place a fraud alert or security freeze if appropriate.
  4. Keep all breach-related correspondence—these documents may support any future claims.
  5. Contact an experienced data-privacy attorney to understand your rights and possible compensation.
Download CA Official Breach Notice (PDF) Download MA Official Breach Notice (PDF)

Company Overview

Wilmington Community Clinic is a nonprofit healthcare provider founded in 1977 and headquartered at 1009 North Avalon Boulevard, Wilmington, California, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

I received a data breach letter from Wilmington Community Clinic — what should I do?

Follow the activation steps for the free HaystackID credit-monitoring service, monitor your financial and medical statements, and consider speaking with counsel about your rights.

How do I submit a claim related to the Wilmington Community Clinic data breach?

Gather your breach letter and any evidence of fraud or out-of-pocket losses, then consult a data-privacy attorney to evaluate eligibility for a lawsuit or settlement.

What information did the Wilmington Community Clinic breach expose?

Potentially exposed data includes your name, date of birth, driver’s license or state ID number, health-insurance ID number, and medical information.

Did Wilmington Community Clinic offer credit monitoring, and for how long?

Yes. The clinic is providing 24 months of complimentary credit-monitoring and identity-theft restoration services through HaystackID.

How many people were affected by the Wilmington Community Clinic breach?

WCC has not publicly disclosed the total number of impacted individuals as of December 11, 2025.

How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for Wilmington Community Clinic?

You can download it directly from the California or Massachusetts Attorney General’s websites using the links above or the buttons provided in this article.

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