Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating NYSARC, Inc. Columbia County Chapter, which does business as COARC, regarding its recent data breach. The COARC data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to over 5,700 individuals.
ABOUT NYSARC, INC. COLUMBIA COUNTY CHAPTER D/B/A COARC:
COARC is a health care and health service provider specializing in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As the Columbia County Chapter of The Arc New York, COARC offers daycare, preschool, and day services as well as in-home and self-directed services. Additionally, COARC provides employment services connecting individuals with employers. Founded in 1965, COARC began as an organization aiming to provide services for children with disabilities. Today, COARC has expanded to children and adults, offering additional services focused on developing employment skills and daily life activities. Headquartered in Mellenville, New York, COARC has 5 locations and serves approximately 500 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On July 19, 2022, COARC discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, COARC determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information on July 19, 2022 through a ransomware attack. On April 26, 2023, COARC began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Financial account information
- Driver’s license number
- Passport number
- Student information
- Medical information
If you received a breach notification letter from NYSARC, Inc. Columbia County Chapter d/b/a COARC:
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 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
