Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating NOW Health Group, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The NOW Health Group data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 4,600 individuals.
ABOUT NOW HEALTH GROUP, INC.:
NOW Health Group is a food and supplement manufacturer offering sports products, health and beauty products, essential oils, and pet products. As a producer of health supplements and sports nutrition, NOW Health Group provides vitamins and minerals through its various supplements ranging from amino acids, antioxidants, prebiotics, omega fatty acids, and even bee products. Additionally, NOW Health Group offers various protein powders as well as food powders like matcha and cocoa powder. Founded in 1968, NOW Health Group began as a chain of health food stores called Health House. Today, NOW Health Group has grown into a global health-product manufacturing business. Headquartered in Bloomingdale, Illinois, NOW Health Group employs approximately 1,600 individuals and sells its products in over 60 countries.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On March 17, 2023, NOW Health Group discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, NOW Health Group determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed and acquired this sensitive information between March 17 and March 20, 2023. On September 5, 2023, NOW Health Group began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
If you received a breach notification letter from NOW Health Group, Inc.:
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 Now Health Group 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 free credit monitoring service provided by Now Health Group, Inc.;
- 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.