On June 2, 2023, Mississippi Children's Home Society, CARES Center, Inc., Mississippi Children's Home Services, Inc., d.b.a. Canopy Children's Solutions ("Canopy") issued a press release announcing a recent data breach. While Canopy has confirmed the cyberattack, the company is still in the process of determining what confidential data was affected by the breach. After confirming what consumer data was leaked and who it belonged to, Canopy will begin sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals who were impacted by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from Mississippi Children's Home Society, CARES Center, Inc., or Mississippi Children's Home Services, Inc., d.b.a. Canopy Children's Solutions, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. As a social service and healthcare provider to children, Canopy is trusted by the families it serves. However, the recent Canopy data breach has caused many families to question the faith they placed in the organization. To learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft and what your legal options are in the wake of the Canopy Children’s Solutions data breach, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What We Know So Far About the Canopy Children’s Solutions Breach
News of the Canopy Children’s Solutions data breach is still fresh; however, what we know at this point comes from the company’s press release. According to this source, on April 4, 2023, Canopy determined that certain files on the company’s computer network had been encrypted. In response, Canopy secured its systems and then launched an investigation into the incident with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity specialists.
The Canopy investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party may have accessed and acquired certain files and folders on its network on April 4, 2023. Canopy identified which files and folders were affected and is in the process of reviewing them to determine what sensitive information they contained and who the information belongs to.
Once Canopy Children’s Solutions completes its investigation and determines that confidential data was leaked, it will send out data breach letters to all individuals whose information was compromised as a result of the recent data security incident.
More Information About Canopy Children’s Solutions
With roots going back to 1912, Canopy Children's Solutions is a provider of behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions for children and families based in Jackson, Mississippi. The company also provides evidence-based treatment to those who have been diagnosed with autism. Canopy operates clinics in Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and Jackson, MS. Canopy Children’s Solutions employs more than 485 people and generates approximately $18 million in annual revenue.