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 May Institute.
May Institute is an organization in the field of applied behavior analysis, serving autistic individuals and those with other developmental disabilities, brain injury and neurobehavioral disorders, and other special needs. If you received a notice of data breach letter from May Institute, please contact us as soon as possible to understand your legal rights in response to the data breach.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On December 14, 2023, May Institute detected a cyberattack on its computer systems and network that occurred on December 5, 2023.[1] May Institute has now disclosed the breach involves the confidential and personal information on its systems, including but not limited to:
- full names,
- addresses,
- dates of birth,
- Social Security numbers,
- driver’s license number,
- state identification numbers,
- medical claims information,
- clinical information and history, and
- health insurance information.[2]
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IMPACTED BY THE DATA BREACH?
May Institute did not report the data breach to the authorities and many of the affected parties for months following the breach – not until May 7, 2024.[3] In total, the data of at least 15,111 individuals was compromised in the breach.[4]
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE MAY INSTITUTE 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 respo7nding to the May Institute 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/40/1bb296e2-ea79-438c-b357-28ef738a0bf6.shtml