On May 8, 2024, Bridgeway Center, Inc. (“Bridgeway”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access its computer network. In this notice, Bridgeway explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, military identification numbers, dates of birth, and medical information. Upon completing its investigation, Bridgeway began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from Bridgeway Center, Inc., it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Bridgeway Center data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Bridgeway Center Data Breach?

The Bridgeway Center data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Bridgeway’s filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on February 22, 2024, Bridgeway detected suspicious activity within its computer network. In response, Bridgeway secured its network and then began working with third-party cybersecurity specialists to conduct an investigation.

As a result of this investigation, on March 18, 2024, Bridgeway confirmed that an unauthorized party had been able to access its network between February 21, 2024 and February 23, 2024, including files containing confidential consumer information.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Bridgeway Center reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. Bridgeway completed this process on April 22, 2024. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, driver's license number, military identification number, date of birth, and medical information.

On May 8, 2024, Bridgeway Center sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About Bridgeway Center, Inc.

Bridgeway Center, Inc. is a non-profit health and human services based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Bridgeway provides a variety of mental health and behavioral health services to those experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, substance use and addiction, behavioral problems, homelessness, poor impulse control, and thoughts of harming oneself or others. Bridgeway Center employs more than 156 people and generates approximately $22 million in annual revenue.