Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Otolaryngology Associates, LLC regarding its recent data breach. The Otolaryngology Associates data breach involved personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to over 300,000 individuals.
ABOUT OTOLARYNGOLOGY ASSOCAITES, LLC:
Otolaryngology Associates is a healthcare provider based in Indiana. With 13 convenient locations throughout Indiana, Otolaryngology Associates is one of the largest private practice Ear, Nose, and Throat groups in the United States.2 Serving central Indiana for more than 35 years, Otolaryngology Associates provides treatment for a wide range of conditions, including allergies, sinusitis, ear infections, pediatric ENT care, and others. Today, Otolaryngology Associates also offers hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other implantable devices.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Otolaryngology Associates discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, Otolaryngology Associates determined that an unauthorized party may have accessed this sensitive information on or about February 17, 2024. On April 1, 2024, Otolaryngology Associates began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Address
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Treatment information
- Medical record number
- Bank account and payroll information
If you received a breach notification letter from Otolaryngology Associates, LLC:
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 Otolaryngology Associates 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 Otolaryngology Associates, LLC;
- 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.