On April 26, 2024, OrthoConnecticut PLLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access confidential information that had been entrusted to the company. In this notice, OrthoConnecticut explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, and medical record information. Upon completing its investigation, OrthoConnecticut 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 OrthoConnecticut PLLC, 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 OrthoConnecticut data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the OrthoConnecticut Data Breach?
The OrthoConnecticut data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, OrthoConnecticut has not yet posted a website notice discussing the incident and the company’s filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts provides only limited information on what led up to the breach.
According to this source, OrthoConnecticut recently learned that confidential patient information was subject to unauthorized access. However, we don’t know the details regarding how the unauthorized party was able to gain access to this information. While it’s possible that hackers were able to breach OrthoConnecticut’s IT network, it is also possible that this incident stemmed from a third-party data breach targeting one of OrthoConencticut’s vendors.
Regardless, after learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, OrthoConnecticut reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, and medical record information.
On April 26, 2024, OrthoConnecticut notified the Massachusetts Attorney General of the incident. Typically, this is around the time that companies send victims of the breach a letter explaining the incident and what information of theirs was leaked as a result. However, the timeline could vary, and letters may not have been sent out yet. Regardless, once sent, these letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About OrthoConnecticut PLLC
OrthoConnecticut PLLC is a healthcare services company based out of Westport, Connecticut. OrthoConnecticut is a multi-specialty practice focusing on orthopedic care, including conditions affecting the shoulder, knee, hip, foot, ankle, hand, wrist, elbow and spinal conditions for both adults and children. OrthoConnecticut operates nine facilities, serving Fairfield County, New Haven County, Litchfield County; New York State's Westchester, Dutchess, & Putnam Counties; and the Great Barrington area of Massachusetts. OrthoConnecticut employs more than 51 people and generates approximately $21 million in annual revenue.
