Recently, Anniversary Holding Company, LLC (“AHC”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access information belonging to certain DHC OPCO CARROLLTON LLC (“Dynasty Healthcare Group”) employees. In this notice, AHC explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access employees’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and financial account numbers. Upon completing its investigation, AHC 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 Anniversary Holding Company, LLC, 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 Anniversary Holding Company data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Data Breach Affecting Dynasty Healthcare Group Employees?
The Anniversary Holding Company data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, AHC’s filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, AHC recently experienced a data security incident involving an unauthorized party accessing portions of its computer system and copying sensitive data stored on its network. After learning about the incident, AHC launched an investigation to learn more about the incident.
Evidently, AHC collected this sensitive information as part of its co-ownership with several related entities. According to the data breach letter, the incident involved an unauthorized party accessing information pertaining to some employees of Dynasty Healthcare Group.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Anniversary Holding Company 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, driver's license number, and financial account number.
Recently, Anniversary Holding Company 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 Dynasty Healthcare Group
Dynasty Healthcare Group is a healthcare services company that operates skilled nursing and assisted living communities across Louisiana and Texas. Headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, the organization specializes in a wide range of services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as specialized care for conditions such as diabetes, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease. Dynasty Healthcare Group operates several facilities, including Brookhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carrollton, Texas; Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation in Austin, Texas; Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community in Columbus, Texas; Cottonwood Creek Healthcare Community in Richardson, Texas; and Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community in Waco, Texas.