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 Highmark.
Highmark is a health insurance company located in Pittsburgh that operates insurance plans in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia. If you received a notice of data breach letter from Highmark, please contact us as soon as possible to understand your legal rights in response to the data breach.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Highmark detected a cyberattack on its computer systems on December 15, 2022.[1] The forensic investigation determined from December 13, 2022, through December 15, 2022, files and employee mail accounts were exposed that contained sensitive private information.[2]
Highmark has disclosed the breach involves confidential and personal information, including:
- full names,
- Social Security numbers,
- addresses,
- phone numbers,
- email addresses,
- financial account information,
- insurance group names,
- insurance identification number,
- claims or treatment information,
- dates of services,
- procedure information,
- prescription information, and
- other medical information and health insurance information.[3]
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IMPACTED BY THE DATA BREACH?
Highmark did not report the data breach to the authorities and the affected parties until February 13, 2023.[4] In total, the data of at least 300,000 individuals was compromised in the breach.[5]
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE HIGHMARK 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 Highmark 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/40/67bb2ced-9a70-4248-b728-68a92a56c860.shtml
[2] Id.
[3] Id.
[4] Id.
[5] Id.