Posted On August 10, 2022 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
August 10, 2022 – Atlas Medstaff LLC reported a data breach after the company was targeted in a recent cybersecurity attack. As a result of the breach, the name and other unreported data types of certain individuals were compromised. On August 5, 2022, Atlas Medstaff sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach.
The data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. are going to begin interviewing victims of the breach to determine what damages they sustained and what legal claims may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Atlas Medstaff LLC, contact us at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form for a free case evaluation.
Below is a portion of the letter that Atlas Medstaff LLC sent to individuals affected by the data breach:
Dear [Redacted],
Atlas MedStaff LLC (“Atlas”) writes to inform you of an incident that may affect the privacy of some of your information. Although Atlas is unaware of any actual or attempted misuse of your information, Atlas is providing you notice of the incident, steps Atlas is taking in response, and resources available to help you better protect your information, should you feel it is appropriate to do so.
What Happened?
On or about October 21, 2021, Atlas experienced a data security incident that impacted its computer systems and caused a temporary disruption to services. We promptly worked to secure our systems and, with the assistance of third-party forensic specialists, commenced an investigation to confirm the nature and scope of the incident. The investigation determined that Atlas was the victim of a sophisticated cyberattack and that between October 15, 2021 and October 21, 2021, an unauthorized actor may have accessed and/or acquired a limited amount of data stored on our systems. A comprehensive and time-consuming review of the affected data was subsequently performed to determine whether it contained any sensitive information and to identify potentially affected individuals. On July 13, 2022, we concluded this review and determined that your information was in the files that may have been accessed or acquired without authorization.
What Information Was Involved?
As indicated above, Atlas is unaware of any actual or attempted misuse of your personal information. However, we are providing you with this notification out of an abundance of caution. Although the affected information varies by individual, the types of information present in the files that were potentially impacted by this incident included: [Redacted], and name.
What We Are Doing.
Atlas treats its responsibility to safeguard information as an utmost priority. As such, we responded promptly to this incident and worked diligently to provide you with an accurate and complete notice of the incident as soon as possible. As part of our ongoing commitment to the privacy and security of personal information in our care, we have reviewed and updated existing policies and procedures relating to data protection and security. We also have implemented additional security measures to mitigate any risk associated with this incident and to better prevent future similar incidents. Atlas is providing notice of this incident to potentially impacted individuals and to regulators, where required.
Out of an abundance of caution, Atlas is providing you with [Redacted] months of complimentary access to credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Experian, as well as guidance on how to better protect your information, should you feel it is appropriate to do so. Although we are covering the cost of these services, due to privacy restrictions, you will need to complete the activation process yourself.
What You Can Do.
Although there is no evidence of any actual or attempted misuse of your information, Atlas encourages you to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud by reviewing your account statements, explanation of benefits, and monitoring your free credit reports for suspicious activity and to detect errors over the next 12 to 24 months. Any suspicious activity should be reported to the appropriate insurance company, health care provider, or financial institution. You can also find out more about how to safeguard your information in the enclosed Steps You Can Take to Protect Personal Information. There, you will find additional information about the complimentary credit monitoring services and how to enroll.
For More Information.
We understand you may have questions about this incident that are not addressed in this letter. To ensure your questions are answered in a timely manner, please call our dedicated assistance line at: (833) 327-5932, Monday through Friday 8 am — 10 pm CST, Saturday and Sunday 10 am — 7 pm CST (excluding major U.S. holidays). You may also write to us directly at 1 1159 Mill Valley Road, Omaha, NE 68154.
