UPDATED: December 27, 2024

American Addiction Centers Data Breach Affects 400K+ Individuals

Data Breach Summary

American Addiction Centers Inc

Who Was Affected

422,424 individuals, including 669 Maine and 26,450 Texan residents

Impacted Data

Full name, address, phone number, date of birth, medical record number, or other unique identifiers, social security number and health insurance details

Date of Breach

September 23rd to September 26th, 2024

Have you been affected by American Addiction Centers Inc's data breach?

American Addiction Centers (AAC) has revealed that a cyberattack in September 2024 resulted in the exposure of personal and health-related information for 422,424 individuals, including 669 Maine and 26,450 Texan residents. Written notifications have been sent, if you received a data breach notification from American Addiction Centers you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit. Reach out to Class Action U today to explore your eligibility for a compensation and to protect your rights.

What Led to the American Addiction Centers Data Breach?

Between September 23 and September 26, 2024, American Addiction Centers experienced a cybersecurity breach that led to unauthorized access to its systems, compromising sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, health insurance details, and other personal identifiers.

The breach was discovered on September 26, 2024, prompting an immediate investigation in collaboration with top-tier cybersecurity experts and law enforcement. By October 3, 2024, the investigation confirmed that specific data had been accessed and exfiltrated by the unauthorized party.

Although there is no evidence of misuse of the compromised data at this time, American Addiction Centers advises affected individuals to:

Regularly monitor their financial accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity.
Remain vigilant for signs of identity theft or fraud.
Review and follow the precautionary steps outlined in the official notification provided by the organization.

What Information Was Involved?

The investigation found that sensitive information within the accessed accounts may have been compromised. While the exact data varies by individual, the affected information may include personal information such as:

Full name
Address
Phone number
Date of birth
Medical record number or other unique identifiers
Social Security number
Health insurance details

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from American Addiction Centers, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the American Addiction Centers data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for:

Loss of privacy
Time spent addressing the breach
Out-of-pocket costs
Emotional distress

A successful case could also compel American Addiction Centers 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.