Posted On December 5, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
December 5 – The SAG-AFTRA Health Plan data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The SAG-AFTRA Health Plan data breach resulted in the exposure of members’ names, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information being compromised.
According to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, SAG-AFTRA Health Plan reported a data breach after they were targeted in a recent email phishing attack. The incident occurred between September 17, 2024 and September 18, 2024, when an unauthorized party gained access to an employee’s email account. Importantly, the breach was limited to the email account and did not extend to the organization’s broader IT network.
On December 2, 2024, SAG-AFTRA Health Plan sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach. The organization completed its review of compromised files on October 3, 2024, identifying that the exposed data may include names, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information of members.
Based in Burbank, California, SAG-AFTRA Health Plan is a healthcare benefits provider for the entertainment industry’s workforce. With over 149 employees and generating approximately $14 million in annual revenue, the organization plays a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of media professionals and their families worldwide.
The Plan serves as the primary health benefits administrator for tens of thousands of entertainment industry professionals, including:
Their comprehensive health coverage extends to both active entertainment professionals and their eligible dependents, offering:
As a specialized healthcare organization, SAG-AFTRA Health Plan uniquely addresses the distinctive needs of entertainment industry professionals, considering their often irregular work schedules and project-based employment patterns.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from SAG-AFTRA Health Plan and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
