Data Breach Summary
National Integrity Title Agency (NITA), a prominent title agency serving the commercial and residential real estate sectors in the Delaware Valley and Florida, has reported a data security incident that potentially exposed sensitive personal information.
While the full scope of the breach is still being investigated, a report submitted to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation confirms that personal data, including Social Security numbers, financial information, and driver’s licenses, were part of the compromised information. The breach has led NITA to notify the affected individuals, providing them with detailed information about the incident and guidance on how to protect their personal data moving forward.
Furthermore, NITA has informed affected individuals that they have the right to place a security freeze on their credit reports. A security freeze prevents consumer reporting agencies from releasing any credit report information without the individual’s written consent, adding an extra layer of protection against identity theft. However, individuals should be aware that placing a security freeze could delay the approval of any future loans, credit applications, mortgages, or employment-related processes.
According to the investigation, the compromised data includes highly sensitive personal and financial information, such as:
Names
Social Security numbers
Driver’s license numbers
Government ID numbers
Financial information
Medical and health insurance information
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 National Integrity Title Agency 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 National Integrity Title Agency 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.
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