Data Breach Summary
Datavant has disclosed a data breach affecting 10,639 individuals, including 12 residents of Maine. Upon identifying the incident on May 9, 2024, Datavant promptly resolved the phishing attack and engaged a forensic security provider to investigate. The investigation concluded on August 8, 2024, revealing that an unauthorized individual accessed data from a single user’s mailbox. Between May and August, Datavant analyzed the scope of the incident and reviewed affected documents to identify impacted individuals. From August to October, the company worked to associate these individuals with their respective data controllers to ensure proper notification.
Impacted individuals are being offered 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through Kroll. Notification letters began distribution on December 6, 2024, and Datavant has also issued public notices via its website and national media outlets.
What Information Was Involved?
The data potentially affected includes some or all of the following: Social Security numbers, financial account information, driver’s licenses, passports, health information, account credentials, and digital signatures. The information varied among impacted individuals.
How to Know if You Were Affected
If you received a data breach notification from Datavant , it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Datavant. 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 Datavant 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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