BrightStar Care Data Breach Class Action Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent BrightStar Care data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at BrightStar Care, which involved unauthorized access to an employee email account containing sensitive consumer information. The total number of affected individuals is still being determined as the investigation continues.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Massachusetts Attorney General's office reveals that BrightStar Care experienced a security incident involving unauthorized access to an employee's email account. The company's investigation, conducted with third-party cybersecurity experts, confirmed that the unauthorized access occurred between May 15, 2024, and May 16, 2024. After discovering suspicious activity, BrightStar launched an investigation. Following a detailed review process completed on August 29, 2024, BrightStar Care began sending data breach notification letters on October 28, 2024, to inform affected individuals about the nature of the incident. While the specific types of compromised information have not been publicly disclosed, individual notification letters contain detailed information about the particular data elements that may have been exposed for each recipient.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
2. Consider freezing your credit
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the BrightStar Care data breach
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

BrightStar Care Overview

Founded in 2002, BrightStar Care is a premier provider of home care and medical staffing services across the United States. Operating from Gurnee, Illinois, the company manages over 390 locations nationwide, offering comprehensive care solutions including in-home care, skilled nursing, assisted living support, and memory care services. The company has more than 16,030 employees and annual revenue reaching approximately $2.2 billion.

BrightStar Care Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the BrightStar Care data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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