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 the Idaho National Laboratory.
Idaho National Laboratory is one of the national laboratories of the United States Department of Energy that has historically been involved with nuclear research. If you received a notice of data breach letter from the Idaho National Laboratory, please contact us as soon as possible to understand your legal rights in response to the data breach.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Idaho National Laboratory detected a cyberattack on its computer systems and network on November 19, 2023.[1] The Idaho National Laboratory has disclosed the breach involves the confidential and personal information of many current and former employees, including but not limited to:
- names,
- Social Security numbers,
- dates of birth,
- addresses, and
- telephone numbers.[2]
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IMPACTED BY THE DATA BREACH?
The Idaho National Laboratory did not report the data breach to the authorities and many of the affected parties until December 12, 2023.[3] In total, the data of 80,166 individuals was compromised in the breach.[4]
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORY 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 Idaho National Laboratory data breach, please contact Markovits, Stock & DeMarco attorney Terry Coates or Jon Deters 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/40/68166619-cbd3-4640-9fbd-12098d96009d.shtml
[2] https://www.eastidahonews.com/2023/11/after-data-breach-idaho-national-laboratory-publishes-information-about-who-is-impacted/
[3] Id.
[4] https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/68166619-cbd3-4640-9fbd-12098d96009d.shtml