On January 9, 2025, OneBlood, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Vermont after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the company’s IT network. In this notice, OneBlood explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names and Social Security numbers. Upon completing its investigation, OneBlood 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 OneBlood, 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 OneBlood data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the OneBlood Data Breach?
The OneBlood data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, OneBlood’s filing with the Attorney General of Vermont provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on July 28, 2024, OneBlood detected suspicious activity within its computer network. In response, OneBlood took steps to secure its system, notified law enforcement, and then began an investigation with the help of outside cybersecurity experts.
Through this investigation, OneBlood learned that an unauthorized party accessed its network and copied certain files containing confidential consumer information.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, OneBlood reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. OneBlood completed this process on December 12, 2024 and while the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name and Social Security number.
On January 9, 2025, OneBlood 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 OneBlood, Inc.
OneBlood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe, available, and affordable blood products and services to healthcare facilities and patients. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, OneBlood operates one of the largest blood centers in the southeastern United States, serving hospitals and healthcare providers across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The organization offers a full range of blood donation and transfusion services, including whole blood, platelets, plasma, and red blood cells. OneBlood employs approximately 3,406 employees and generates an estimated $435 million in annual revenue.
