SAG-AFTRA Health Plan Data Breach Class Action Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent SAG-AFTRA Health Plan data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at SAG-AFTRA Health Plan, in which sensitive personal identifiable information was potentially exposed through an email phishing attack.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office states that the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan data breach occurred due to an email phishing attack. The unauthorized access to an employee email account took place between September 17, 2024 and September 18, 2024. The compromised data includes:

• names,
• Social Security numbers,
• and health insurance information.

While the breach was contained to a single email account, the sensitivity of the exposed information raises significant concerns for affected individuals. Data breach letters were sent out by SAG-AFTRA Health Plan on December 2, 2024, informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

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 SAG-AFTRA Health Plan 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.

SAG-AFTRA Health Plan Overview

The SAG-AFTRA Health Plan, headquartered in Burbank, California, provides healthcare support for the entertainment industry workforce. With a dedicated team of over 149 professionals and annual revenue of approximately $14 million, the organization provides essential health benefits to tens of thousands of media professionals and their families worldwide.

Key aspects of the organization include:

Healthcare Services:

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Specialized benefits for industry professionals
• Family coverage options
• Prescription drug benefits
• Mental health services
• Preventive care programs

Member Demographics:

• Active entertainment industry professionals
• Retired performers
• Broadcast journalists
• Voice actors
• Television personalities
• Film industry workers
• Their eligible dependents

The Plan's unique position in the entertainment industry allows it to address the specific healthcare needs of performers and media professionals, whose work often involves irregular schedules and project-based employment patterns.

SAG-AFTRA Health Plan Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan 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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