On January 12, 2024, CAMICO Mutual Insurance Company (“CAMICO”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the company’s computer network. In this notice, CAMICO explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security Numbers, health insurance carriers, health insurance member ID numbers and group numbers. Upon completing its investigation, CAMICO began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from CAMICO Mutual Insurance Company, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the CAMICO data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the CAMICO Data Breach?

The CAMICO data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected soon. However, CAMICO’s filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on October 25, 2023, CAMICO experienced a network security incident affecting some of its IT network. In response, CAMICO secured its systems and then began working with forensic experts to investigate the incident.

Ultimately, the CAMICO investigation concluded that an unauthorized party had been able to access portions of its computer network, including files containing confidential consumer information.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, CAMICO reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security Number, health insurance carrier, health insurance member ID number and group number.

On January 12, 2024, CAMICO sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About CAMICO Mutual Insurance Company

Founded in 1986, CAMICO Mutual Insurance Company is an insurance company based out of San Mateo, California. CAMICO offers insurance, risk management and related services to Certified Public Accountants. The company serves the needs of more than 8,000 CPA firms and 50,000 staff members in 49 states, as well as the District of Columbia. CAMICO employs more than 117 people and generates approximately $28 million in annual revenue.