Posted On October 24, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
October 24 – The Smile Design Management LLC (“Smile Design”) 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 Smile Design data breach occurred through unauthorized access to their network via third-party software, potentially exposing confidential patient information. The incident may have affected an undisclosed number of patients across their extensive network of dental offices in Florida.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights filing, Smile Design discovered suspicious activity in their third-party software systems on February 22, 2024. The subsequent investigation revealed that unauthorized access occurred between February 22 and February 23, 2024, during which sensitive files were potentially compromised.
Following a comprehensive review completed on August 15, 2024, Smile Design confirmed the data breach had exposed confidential patient information. The company will need to send out data breach notification letters to affected individuals, detailing the specific information that may have been compromised in each case.
Smile Design Management LLC, established in 2004, operates a network of 50 dental care facilities throughout Central Florida and the Tampa Bay area. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the organization provides comprehensive dental services, including cosmetic, emergency, pediatric, and preventative care. With over 682 employees and annual revenue of approximately $17 million, Smile Design has established itself as a significant provider of dental healthcare services in the region.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Smile Design 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 Smile Design 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.
