Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Graceworks Lutheran Services regarding its recent data breach. The Graceworks Lutheran Services data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to over 6,700 individuals.
ABOUT GRACEWORKS LUTHERAN SERVICES:
Graceworks Lutheran Services is a social services organization offering a variety of residential lifestyle and programming resources for seniors and adults with developmental disabilities. Founded in 1926, Graceworks Lutheran Services provides enhanced living options, housing services, home health care, and more. Additionally, Graceworks Lutheran Services operates Bethany Village, a large retirement community featuring 3 restaurants and a fitness facility, and housing over 605 residents. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, Graceworks Lutheran Services has over 50 locations throughout southwest Ohio, southeast Indiana, and Northern Kentucky.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On or around February 18, 2023, Graceworks Lutheran Services discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Graceworks Lutheran Services determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information. On April 17, 2023, Graceworks Lutheran Services began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Address
- Date of birth
- Medical diagnosis and treatment information
- Health insurance information
- Prescription information
If you received a breach notification letter from Graceworks Lutheran Services:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Graceworks Lutheran Services data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Graceworks Lutheran Services;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.