Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, a law firm experienced in data breach cases, is investigating claims on behalf of victims of a data breach involving data in possession of DNA Diagnostics Center including Social Security number and/or payment card information.[1] DNA Diagnostics Center is located 1 DDC Way, Fairfield, OH 45014.
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to the Notice of Data Breach Incident DNA Diagnostics Center posted on its website, “impacted individuals may have had their information, such as Social security number or payment information, impacted as a result” of the Data Breach.[2] “On August 6, 2021, DNA Diagnostics Center detected potential unauthorized access to its network, during which there was unauthorized access and acquisition of an archived database that contained personal information collected between 2004 and 2012.”[3] “The impacted database was associated with a national genetic testing organization system that DDC acquired in 2012.”[4]
It its reporting to the Maine Attorney General, DNA Diagnostics Center indicated that approximately 2,102,436 individuals’ Social Security numbers and/or payment information were affected in the Data Breach.[5]
WHAT INFORMATION WAS EXPOSED IN THE DATA BREACH?
DNA Diagnostics Center stated that the following information was included in the data breach,
- Social Security numbers, and/or,
- Payment information.
WHY AM I RECEIVING A BREACH NOTICE FROM DNA DIAGNOSTICS WHEN I NEVER RECEIVED TREATMENT FROM THEM OR HAD ANY RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM?
It’s likely that you did not have a direct relationship with DNA Diagnostics Center even though DNA Diagnostics Center possessed your personal, sensitive information. The reason for this is because DNA Diagnostics Center acquired a genetic testing organization system in 2012 that previously held your information. DNA Diagnostics Center then came into possession of your information through its acquisition of the genetic testing company that previously controlled your personal, sensitive information. This does not alleviate DNA Diagnostics Center from its obligation to reasonably safeguard your private information, including your Social Security Number.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE DNA DIAGNOSTICS CENTER DATA BREACH?
If you would like to have a free, confidential consultation with an attorney to learn more about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to the DNA Diagnostics Center Data Breach, please contact Markovits, Stock & DeMarco attorney Terry Coates at (513) 651-3700, email us at [email protected], or submit a Case Evaluation request through the form below.
[1] https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/0d530517-178f-4144-abc5-ac77b10c30af.shtml
[2] https://dnacenter.com/data-security-incident-information-center/
[3] Id.
[4] Id.
[5] https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/0d530517-178f-4144-abc5-ac77b10c30af.shtml