Data Breach Summary
Access TeleCare has disclosed a data breach involving unauthorized access to certain employee email accounts, which potentially exposed sensitive patient information. The incident was initially discovered on January 8, 2024, prompting immediate action to secure the affected accounts and an in-depth investigation to assess the scope of the breach. The investigation revealed that an unauthorized party may have accessed and/or downloaded email accounts between November 6, 2023, and January 8, 2024. Access TeleCare engaged third-party forensic experts and a data review vendor to determine the nature of the data involved. After completing a thorough review process on August 30, 2024, the company identified that certain email accounts contained personal health information.
Individuals associated with Access TeleCare, are advised to remain vigilant for any suspicious activity related to their personal information. Monitoring financial statements, changing passwords, and being cautious of phishing attempts are recommended steps to protect against potential misuse of compromised data. To learn more about protecting yourself after such incidents, here is a guide on responding to a data breach and how you can take action.
What Information Was Involved?
The compromised information varied but may include:
How to Know if You Were Affected
If you received a data breach notification from Access TeleCare, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Access TeleCare, data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for:
A successful case could also compel Access TeleCare, to enhance its security practices to prevent similar incidents in the future. Contact Class Action U today to explore your legal options and protect your rights.
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