The Inglis Foundation recently reported that the company experienced a data breach following a cyberattack. According to Inglis, the breach resulted in the names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, bank account information and health information of certain individuals being compromised. On May 20, 2022, Inglis sent out data breach letters informing all affected parties of the incident.

If you received a data breach notification, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. To learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft and what your legal options are in the wake of the Inglis Foundation data breach, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What We Know About the Inglis Foundation Data Breach

According to a letter from the company, Inglis first learned of the incident on April 17, 2022, when it detected a possible cyberattack. In response, the company secured and restored its computer systems and then arranged for third-party experts to investigate the incident in hopes of learning more about its cause, as well as the extent to which any consumer data was compromised. On April 26, 2022, Inglis confirmed that the breach involved the “acquisition of personally identifiable information.”

Upon discovering that sensitive consumer data was accessible and acquired by an unauthorized party, Inglis Foundation reviewed all compromised files to determine exactly what consumer information was involved. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your first and last name, date of birth, address, Social Security Number, financial information (i.e., bank account information), medical insurance information, and health information (to the extent that this was previously provided to Inglis).

On May 20, 2022, Inglis Foundation sent out data breach letters to all individuals whose information was compromised as a result of the recent data security incident.

More Information About Inglis Foundation

Inglis Foundation is a nursing care facility that provides long-term, residential care for adults with physical disabilities, including cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and stroke. Inglis also provides community services, care management, employment services and rehabilitation services. The Inglis long-term care facility houses 252 residents, and the company provides support to approximately 800 members of the community. Inglis Foundation employs more than 700 people and brings in annual revenue of approximately $43 million.

What to Do After a Data Breach?

The number of data breaches is at an all-time high. Thus, it is essential that consumers understand what they can do to protect themselves in the wake of a data security incident impacting their personal information. Below are a few steps to take after a data breach.

Confirm That Your Information Was Compromised

The first step to take after a data breach is to review the data breach letter to confirm that your information was involved in the breach. To do this, review the dates of the breach and compare them to your records to determine if the company possessed your information when the breach occurred. However, keep in mind that companies often retain consumer data even after someone is no longer a customer. When in doubt, the fact that you received a data breach letter is a good indication that your information was compromised.

Determine What Information Was Involved

Data breach letters explain all the types of information that was accessible to the unauthorized party. However, the specific type of leaked information varies depending on the individual. Thus, it is important to figure out what information you provided to the company in order to determine your next steps.

Reduce the Chances of Falling Victim to Identity Theft and Other Frauds

Depending on the type of information involved, the next thing you should do is to limit access to your online healthcare, financial, and social media accounts. Typically, this involves changing your passwords and security questions for all your online accounts. You should also consider setting up multi-factor authentication where it is available. Remember that cybercriminals can use the information they obtained in a breach to guess your passwords, so it is important you change all your passwords and not just those associated with the compromised account or site.

Sign Up for Free Credit Monitoring

After a company reports a data breach, it will usually offer free credit monitoring for a period of time. This is not a gimmick, and signing up for free credit monitoring does not impact any of your rights.

Consider Whether a Credit Freeze Is Necessary

If you suspect that your Social Security number or financial account information was compromised, consider placing a freeze on your credit account. All three major credit reporting agencies can place a credit freeze on your account, which prevents anyone from accessing your credit report without your approval.

Continue to Monitor Your Credit Report and Financial Accounts

Protecting yourself after a data breach requires ongoing effort on your part. Thus, it is imperative that you continually monitor your credit report and financial accounts, keeping an eye out for any signs of fraud or identity theft.

Those with questions about what to do after a data breach or what rights victims have after a data breach should contact an experienced data breach lawyer for immediate assistance.