On July 1, 2024, Human Technology, Inc. and its affiliates, including Greer Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc., Murphy’s Orthopedic & Footcare, Inc., and Hi-Tech Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. (collectively “Human Technology”), filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that the company was the target of a recent cyberattack. In this notice, Human Technology explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license or State identification numbers, health insurance information, medical information, passport numbers, and financial account information. Upon completing its investigation, Human Technology 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 Human Technology, Inc., 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 Human Technology data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Human Technology Data Breach?

The Human Technology data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Human Technology’s filing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights provides some important information on what led up to the breach. Human Technology also posted a website notice describing the incident.

According to these sources, on March 14, 2024, Human Technology learned that it was the target of a cyberattack after noticing suspicious activity on the company’s computer network. In response, Human Technology made efforts to secure its systems and then began an investigation.

Ultimately, this investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access and potentially acquire certain confidential information that was stored on the company’s IT network between the dates of March 14, 2024 and March 15, 2024.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Human Technology 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, date of birth, driver’s license or State ID, health insurance information, medical information, passport number, and financial account information.

On July 1, 2024, Human Technology 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 Human Technology, Inc.

Founded in 2009, Human Technology, Inc. is a medical device manufacturer based out of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Human Technology designs, creates and provides support for prosthetic devices and orthotics. Human Technology operates six locations in Tennessee and one in Mississippi. Human Technology employs more than 40 people and generates approximately $8 million in annual revenue.