Data Breach Summary
Doyon, Limited, a commercial entity from Fairbanks, AK, experienced a significant data breach on April 01, 2024. The hospital is notifying potentially affected individuals and offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services as part of its response.
This breach was an external system breach, presumably orchestrated by hackers, and was discovered on March 19, 2025. The breach affected a substantial number of individuals, encompassing details that included personal identifiers combined with other personal information.
Upon the detection of unauthorized access on April 2, 2024, Doyon, acted swiftly by engaging an external incident response team and notifying relevant law enforcement agencies. The company undertook an exhaustive investigation with external cybersecurity experts to pinpoint the breach specifics and ascertain the spread and safety of the compromised data.
As part of their remediation efforts, Doyon has offered 24 months of free identity monitoring services through Kroll, a leader in risk mitigation. The services provided include credit monitoring, fraud consultation, and identity theft restoration, aimed at assisting the affected individuals in protecting their personal information from further misuse.
The compromised files included personal identifiers such as full names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers or individual tax identification numbers. This sensitive information heightens the risk of identity theft or fraud for those affected.
If your personal information has been breached, it’s important to take immediate and proactive steps to minimize the potential impact and protect yourself from identity theft or fraud. Here are some general actions that you should consider taking:
Monitor Credit Reports: Check your credit reports regularly for suspicious activity.
Place a Fraud Alert or Credit Freeze: Set up a fraud alert or freeze your credit to prevent unauthorized access.
Monitor Financial Accounts: Review bank and credit card statements for unfamiliar transactions.
Watch for Phishing Scams: Be cautious of unsolicited requests for personal information.
Change Passwords: Update passwords for online accounts and use strong, unique ones.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Add an extra layer of security to online accounts.
Review Health and Insurance Info: Check for fraudulent charges if health data was exposed.
If you were impacted by the Doyon data breach, you may have the right to seek compensation for the potential harm caused. Class Action U is dedicated to helping data breach victims connect with skilled attorneys who specialize in this area of law and can guide you through the legal process.
Individuals whose personal information was exposed may have valid grounds to join a class action lawsuit, allowing them to pursue restitution.
If your data was compromised, you could be entitled to compensation for:
Loss of privacy
Time spent resolving the breach
Out-of-pocket expenses
Emotional distress
By pursuing a class action lawsuit, you not only have the opportunity to recover damages but also help hold Doyon accountable, potentially prompting them to strengthen their security measures. Reach out to Class Action U today to find out if you qualify for a data breach class action and learn more about the compensation you may be entitled to.
©2024 ClassActionU
