Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Mystic Valley Elder Services, regarding its recent data breach. The Mystic Valley Elder Services data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to over 87,000 individuals.
ABOUT MYSTIC VALLEY ELDER SERVICES:
Mystic Valley Elder Services is a non-profit organization based in Massachusetts. Founded in 1975, Mystic Valley Elder Services provides essential home- and community-based care and resources to more than 20,000 elders, adults living with disabilities, and caregivers annually living in 11 communities north of Boston and beyond.3 Today, the services offered by Mystic Valley Elder Services include coordination of home care support, transportation, Meals on Wheels, information, and advice.3 Headquartered in Malden, Massachusetts, Mystic Valley Elder Services employs over 300 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Mystic Valley Elder Services reported to the Attorney General of Maine 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 and acquired. According to the breach notice, on April 5, 2024, Mystic Valley Elder Services discovered that an unauthorized third party had gained access to its systems. As a result, Mystic Valley Elder Services launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Mystic Valley Elder Services confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and obtained by an unauthorized third-party. As a result, Mystic Valley Elder Services began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license number
- Passport number
- Taxpayer identification number
- Financial information (e.g., financial account numbers, payment card numbers)
- Online credentials
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
On October 22, 2024, Mystic Valley Elder Services began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice mailed to Maine residents, Mystic Valley Elder Services is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification that Mystic Valley Elder Services filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Mystic Valley Elder Services:
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.
