Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Professional Compounding Centers of America, Inc., which does business as PCCA, regarding its recent data breach. The PCCA data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT PROFESSIONAL COMPOUNDING CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.:
PCCA is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company offering a variety of resources for compounding pharmacies. Accordingly, PCCA specializes in bulk pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, as well as pharmacy equipment, education, and marketing consultation. Founded in 1981, PCCA provides compounding pharmacies with tools to cater to specific patient needs, such as special flavorings, unique dosage forms, and innovative delivery methods. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, PCCA works with nearly 4,000 pharmacists in the United States, Canada, Australia, and other countries across the globe.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On February 8, 2023, PCCA 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, PCCA determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed and obtained this sensitive information. On April 18, 2023, PCCA began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The exact type of information has not been disclosed by PCCA. However, according to state reporting guidelines, “personal information” can include the following types of information:
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Financial information
- Medical information
- Taxpayer information
- Personal identification number issued by the United States IRS
If you received a breach notification letter from PCCA:
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 PCCA 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 Professional Compounding Centers of America, 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.