Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating The Foleck Center, LTD regarding its recent data breach. The Foleck Center data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 6,000 individuals.
ABOUT THE FOLECK CENTER, LTD:
The Foleck Center is a full-service dental practice based in Virginia. Offering comprehensive oral health treatments, The Foleck Center’s general dentistry treatments include dental exams and cleanings, emergency dentistry, dental x-rays, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, dental fillings, wisdom tooth removal, tooth extraction, root canals, and periodontal treatment. Additionally, The Foleck Center provides restorative and cosmetic treatments, including dental implants, teeth whitening, and full mouth reconstruction. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, The Foleck Center has three additional locations in Virginia and employs over 50 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On October 26, 2023, The Foleck Center discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, The Foleck Center determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information through an employee’s email account from September 4, 2023, and October 31, 2023. Recently, The Foleck Center began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Address
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license number
- Employer name and address
- Dates and office locations of treatments/appointments
- Patient and system ID numbers
- Insurance information
If you received a breach notification letter from The Foleck Center, LTD:
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 Foleck Center 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 The Foleck Center, LTD:
- 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.