Delta Dental of Virginia (DDVA) has disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to a single employee’s email account. The breach potentially exposed the personal information of hundreds, including sensitive identifiers. DDVA is offering affected individuals 12 months of free identity protection services.
Delta Dental of Virginia’s Data Breach Investigation
Delta Dental of Virginia (DDVA), a major provider of dental insurance and benefits, recently announced a data breach following unauthorized access to an employee email account. The company detected suspicious activity around April 23, 2025, and immediately launched an investigation with the help of independent cybersecurity experts.
According to DDVA, the investigation revealed that emails and attachments in the compromised account were accessed and acquired without authorization between March 21 and April 23, 2025. After conducting a comprehensive review of the exposed data, the company determined that personal information of certain individuals was included in the affected records.
On November 21, 2025, DDVA formally notified approximately 222 Maine residents and potentially more across other states. The exposed information includes sensitive identifiers such as names, Social Security numbers, government-issued ID numbers, and protected health information (PHI).
DDVA has stated there is no evidence at this time that any of the information has been misused. Nevertheless, the company has taken steps to improve its cybersecurity posture, including enhanced employee training and system security upgrades. In addition, DDVA is offering 12 months of complimentary identity protection services through TransUnion, which include credit and dark web monitoring, identity theft recovery, and a $1 million identity fraud insurance policy.
This incident is another reminder of the serious risks associated with unsecured email accounts and the importance of prompt action when personal data is at stake.
When Did This Breach Occur?
The unauthorized access occurred between March 21, 2025, and April 23, 2025, with discovery and investigation beginning on April 23, 2025. Official notification letters were issued on November 21, 2025.
What Information Was Breached?
The compromised data may have included:
What You Can Do
If you received a notification from DDVA, there are several steps you can take to protect your personal data:
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Enroll in Free Identity Protection Services: Sign up for the 12-month credit and identity monitoring service offered through TransUnion. These services include dark web monitoring and identity recovery support. Be sure to enroll within 90 days of the notification date.
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Review Credit Reports and Accounts: Stay vigilant by regularly reviewing your bank statements, credit reports, and insurance claims for suspicious activity.
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Report Any Fraud Immediately: If you see unauthorized activity, contact your financial institution and report the fraud to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
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Explore Legal Options: If your personal information was affected, you may have the right to pursue legal action. Class Action U can connect you with experienced lawyers to help you navigate your options.
File a Data Breach Lawsuit Against Delta Dental of Virginia
If your personal information was exposed in the Delta Dental of Virginia breach, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Class action lawsuits are one of the most effective ways to hold companies accountable for failing to safeguard consumer data.
Delta Dental of Virginia’s delay in identifying and notifying affected individuals raises questions about how adequately they protected sensitive data. If you’ve been impacted, you don’t have to face this alone.
Contact us at Class Action U, where we’ll connect you with a lawyer skilled in class action lawsuits. If you’ve been contacted about this breach, received notice, or discovered you were impacted, fill out our quick, easy, and secure form to sign up. There is no cost to reach out to our legal partner and no obligation after speaking with someone from our team.