Dental Group of Amarillo Experiences Data Breach Involving Sensitive Patient Information | Console and Associates, P.C.

On May 9, 2024, reports began to emerge discussing a data breach at the Dental Group of Amarillo (“DGA”). Evidently, in statements about the breach, DGA explained that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses, as well as health information. Upon completing its investigation, DGA began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from Dental Group of Amarillo, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Dental Group of Amarillo data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Data Breach Affecting the Dental Group of Amarillo?

The Dental Group of Amarillo data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, news reports covering the incident provide some important information on what led up to the breach. According to these sources, on October 26, 2023, DGA learned that an unauthorized party had been able to access its computer network. In response, DGA launched an internal investigation and also began working with external cybersecurity experts to assist with the company’s investigation.

Ultimately, the DGA investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access the company’s computer network between October 3, 2023 and October 19, 2023. On January 9, 2024, DGA confirmed that some of the files that were accessible to the unauthorized party contained confidential patient information.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Dental Group of Amarillo reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, driver’s license number, address, telephone number and email address, as well as health information.

On May 9, 2024, Dental Group of Amarillo sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About Dental Group of Amarillo

Dental Group of Amarillo is a dental services provider based out of Amarillo, Texas. DGA offers traditional dental and cosmetic services, including teeth cleaning, dentures & bridges, crowns, Invisalign, teeth whitening, fillings, veneers, orthodontics, and dental sealants. DGA operates six locations in and around Amarillo. Dental Group of Amarillo employs more than 34 people and generates approximately $6 million in annual revenue.