Prestige Care, Inc.

Prestige Care, Inc., a senior care organization headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, experienced a data breach that was first detected on September 7, 2023, when suspicious activity was observed on their computer network[1][3][5][9]. An investigation revealed that the network had been infected with malware, which prevented access to certain files and allowed an unauthorized party to potentially access systems that stored personal and health information[1][3][5][9].

The types of information that could have been compromised include names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, medical information, health insurance information, and possibly other sensitive data[1][3][9]. Prestige Care began sending out data breach notification letters to affected individuals on November 6, 2023, and again on January 31, 2024, after completing their investigation[1][3][5]. The breach has affected an unknown number of residents and employees, with some reports indicating that approximately 38,000 individuals may have been impacted[11].

Prestige Care operates nearly 80 senior care facilities across the western United States, employs more than 5,000 people, and generates approximately $773 million in annual revenue[1][3]. The company has provided notice and complimentary access to credit monitoring services to individuals whose information was impacted and has also notified the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights and relevant state authorities[9].

Victims of the breach have been advised to remain vigilant against identity theft and fraud, to review account statements, and to monitor their credit reports for suspicious activity[9]. Legal firms are investigating claims on behalf of victims, and there is the potential for class action lawsuits to be filed[5][7][11][13]. Individuals who received a data breach notification from Prestige Care are encouraged to understand their risks and legal options, which may include seeking compensation or other remedies[11][13].

Citations:

1. https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/prestige-care-announces-data-breach-5650814/
2. https://www.northwell.edu
3. https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/prestige-care-notifies-residents-of-9267143/
4. https://www.inquirer.com
5. https://www.thelyonfirm.com/blog/prestige-care-data-breach-investigation/
6. https://www.upmchealthplan.com
7. https://www.msdlegal.com/blog/2024/02/prestige-care-inc-data-breach-class-action-lawsuit-investigation/
8. https://asiatimes.com
9. https://www.prestigecare.com/notice-of-data-event/
10. https://247sports.com/college/usc/
11. https://potterhandy.com/prestige-care-data-breach-lawsuit
12. https://www.fidelity.com/spend-save/visa-signature-card
13. https://www.myinjuryattorney.com/prestige-care-data-breach-class-action-investigation-and-lawsuit-assistance/
14. https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/
15. https://abingtonlaw.com/Prestige-Care-Data-Breach-class-action-lawsuit.html
16. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suez_Crisis