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 Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C. (“DMOS”).
Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C. is a medical provider group specializing in orthopedic care based in West Des Moines, Iowa. If you received a notice of data breach letter from DMOS, please contact us as soon as possible to understand your legal rights in response to the data breach.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On January 22, 2024, DMOS disclosed an unauthorized access to its network and internal computer systems that it discovered nearly a year ago on February 17, 2023. An internal investigation has uncovered that unauthorized third parties were able to access and acquire information stored on DMOS’s server.[1] DMOS recently began notifying individuals and states’ Attorneys General of the Data Breach, estimating that the private sensitive information of hundreds of individuals was impacted in the breach.[2]
WHAT INFORMATION WAS EXPOSED IN THE DATA BREACH?
DMOS has disclosed the following information was included in the data breach:
- Social Security numbers;
- Dates of birth;
- Driver’s license numbers;
- State identification numbers;
- Passport information;
- Direct deposit information;
- Medical information; and
- Health insurance information.[3]
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE DES MOINES ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS, P.C. 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 Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C. data breach, please contact Markovits, Stock & DeMarco attorneys Terry Coates or Spencer Campbell at (513) 651-3700, email us at [email protected], or submit a Case Evaluation request through the form below.
[1] https://dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/Consumer-notification-letter-1043.pdf
[2] Id.
[3] https://dmos.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/securityincidentfaq.pdf