On July 24, 2024, Compex Legal Services Inc. (“Compex”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that its computer network was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, Compex explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical diagnoses and treatment information, medical record numbers, and health insurance information. Upon completing its investigation, Compex 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 Compex Legal Services Inc. or another business that works with Compex, 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 Compex Legal Services data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Compex Legal Services Data Breach?

The Compex Legal Services data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Compex’s filing with the Attorney General of California provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on April 17, 2024, Compex detected suspicious activity within its computer network. In response, Compex secured its systems and then began working with third-party cybersecurity specialists to investigate the incident.

Through this investigation, Compex confirmed that an unauthorized party had been able to access its network starting on April 9, 2024, and that they acquired certain files while on the network.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Compex Legal Services 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, date of birth, Social Security number, medical diagnosis and treatment information, medical record number, and health insurance information.

On July 24, 2024, Compex Legal Services 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 Compex Legal Services Inc.

Compex Legal Services Inc. is a business services company based out of Torrance, California. Compex provides record retrieval & litigation support services to law firms and insurance companies. Compex operates locations across the country, including in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Antonio, Tampa, Sacramento, Chicago, and Seattle. Compex Legal Services employs more than 842 people and generates approximately $142 million in annual revenue.