Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, a law firm experienced in data breach cases, is investigating claims on behalf of victims of a data breach involving data entrusted to ReproSource Fertility Diagnostics, Inc., including sensitive personal information and confidential personal health information. ReproSource Fertility Diagnostics, Inc. is a Massachusetts-based provider of specialty fertility diagnostic services.
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to information recently submitted to the Maine Attorney General’s Office, on August 8, 2021, hackers accessed the ReproSource Fertility Diagnostics, Inc. network.[1] ReproSource Fertility Diagnostics, Inc. did not become aware of the attack until two days later.
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IMPACTED BY THE DATA BREACH?
ReproSource Fertility Diagnostics, Inc. did not begin notifying victims of the breach until October 8, 2021.[2] In total, the data of approximately 350,000 individuals was compromised in the breach.[3] The letters to victims do not explain why ReproSource Fertility Diagnostics, Inc. waited approximately two months after learning of the breach to start notifying victims.[4]
WHAT INFORMATION WAS EXPOSED IN THE DATA BREACH?
ReproSource Fertility Diagnostics, Inc. has disclosed the following information was included in the data breach:
- names,
- Social Security numbers,
- dates of birth,
- addresses,
- telephone numbers,
- email addresses,
- medical/treatment information,
- health billing and insurance information, and
- other information provided by treating physicians.[5]
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE REPROSOURCE FERTILITY DIAGNOSTICS, INC. 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 responding to the ReproSource Fertility Diagnostics, Inc. 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
[1] https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/3eec22f8-ca8a-47c7-947b-55809bbe5fe1.shtml
[2] Id.
[3] Id.
[4] Id.
[5] Id.