Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Family Vision of Anderson, P.A. regarding its recent data breach. The Family Vision of Anderson data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to over 62,600 individuals.
ABOUT FAMILY VISION OF ANDERSON:
Family Vision of Anderson is an optometry practice offering a wide range of eye care solutions. Accordingly, Family Vision of Anderson specializes in optometry services related to dry eyes, glaucoma, cataracts, sports vision, eye injuries, and more. Additionally, Family Vision of Anderson provides a variety of vision products including contacts, glasses, and sunglasses. Headquartered in Anderson, South Carolina, Family Vision of Anderson Family Vision of Anderson operates 2 satellite offices to serve clients throughout the area.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On May 22, 2023, Family Vision of Anderson discovered that it 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, Family Vision of Anderson determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information by launching a ransomware attack on May 21, 2023. On July 26, 2023, Family Vision of Anderson began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license information
- Address
- Date of birth
- Demographic data (e.g., gender)
- Contact information (e.g., phone number, email address)
- Health insurance information (e.g., health insurance company, health insurance number)
- Medical information (e.g., medical record number, medical history, appointment date(s), name of provider, prescription information, eye scan information)
If you received a breach notification letter from Family Vision of Anderson, P.A.:
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 Family Vision of Anderson data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review any breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Family Vision of Anderson, P.A.;
- 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.