Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Knowledge Research Center. The breach occurred on July 8th, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Knowledge Research Center
Knowledge Research Center is a pharmaceutical clinical research site located in Orange, California, specializing in conducting clinical trials and research studies. The center focuses on trials for conditions including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, fatty liver disease, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). It is a small, private organization with between one and ten employees and under $5 million in revenue.
What Happened?
Knowledge Research Center was listed in a California Attorney General sample breach notice filed on September 2nd, 2026. The breach is reported to have occurred on July 8th, 2026. No additional details about the nature of the incident — such as the incident type, the number of individuals affected, or the specific data types involved — were found in public reporting. The notice PDF filed with the California Attorney General was not publicly accessible in a form that allowed its contents to be reviewed.
No ransomware group claims, media reporting, or litigation related to this incident were identified as of the time of this writing.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Knowledge Research Center
- Industry: Healthcare / Clinical Research (Pharmaceutical Clinical Trials)
- Location: Orange, California
- Date of breach: July 8th, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: September 2nd, 2026
- Source: California Attorney General Data Breach Report (sb24-629199); ClinicalConnection Profile; ZoomInfo Profile
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from Knowledge Research Center, review your financial accounts and credit reports closely for any suspicious activity. You can request free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. If you believe your information has been misused, visit IdentityTheft.gov for step-by-step guidance on reporting and recovery. Because Knowledge Research Center handles health-related research participant data, you should also review any Explanation of Benefits statements and contact your healthcare providers if you notice unfamiliar activity in your medical records.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
