Posted On May 6, 2022 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
May 6, 2022 – Recently, Fairfield County Implants & Periodontics, LLC (“FCIP”) reported a data breach after an unauthorized party was able to gain access to sensitive patient information stored on the company’s computer servers. As a result of the breach, the names, email addresses, Social Security numbers and health information of certain patients were compromised. On April 15, 2022, Fairfield County Implants & Periodontics, LLC sent out data breach letters to those whose information was affected by the breach.
If you received a data breach notification, it is essential you understand what is at risk. The data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. are actively investigating the FCIP data breach on behalf of people whose information was exposed. As a part of this investigation, we are providing free consultations to anyone affected by the breach who is interested in learning more about the risks of identity theft, what they can do to protect themselves, and what their legal options may be to obtain compensation from Fairfield County Implants & Periodontics, LLC.
According to an official notice posted on the company’s website, on March 2, 2022, Fairfield County Implants & Periodontics learned of a data security incident affecting the protected healthcare information and financial information of certain patients. Evidently, the incident stemmed from an unauthorized party gaining access to an FCIP email account. The company did not explain how the unauthorized party obtained login credentials or how they were otherwise able to access the email account.
In response, the company secured its computer systems and launched an investigation to learn more about the nature and scope of the incident. Through this investigation, FCIP confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access sensitive files from the FCIP network.
Upon learning of the unauthorized access, FCIP then sought to identify whether any patients’ sensitive health or financial information was contained in the affected emails and attachments. Subsequently, the company completed its review of the compromised files but was unable to confirm which, if any, files were actually viewed or removed from the FCIP network. However, FCIP notes that, while the breached information varies based on the individual, it may include affected parties’ names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and medical history treatment information.
On April 15, 2022, FCIP issued data breach letters to those whose information was compromised in the breach.
Fairfield County Implants & Periodontics, LLC is a dental care provider based in Fairfield, Connecticut. Founded in 1985, FCIP both manages a clinical practice as well as provides educational instruction to other dental care providers across the country. FCIP provides all the traditional services one would expect to find at a dentist, as well as periodontal, implant, and oral surgery services. Fairfield County Implants & Periodontics employs fewer than 25 people and generates approximately $5 million in annual revenue.
