Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Bridges Experience, Inc., which does business as Bridges EXP, regarding its recent data breach. The Bridges EXP data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT BRIDGES EXPERIENCE, INC. D/B/A BRIDGES EXP:
Bridges EXP is a software company based in North Carolina.2 Headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, Bridges EXP is a clinical experience platform that works with students, universities, and hospitals to facilitate the clinical rotations process. Additionally, Bridges EXP previously conducted background screening and testing for students in nursing or allied health programs and for employment screening.1,2
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Bridges EXP reported to the Attorney General of Maine that the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its care may have been compromised. According to the breach notice, Bridges EXP learned that an unauthorized party gained access to a limited number of employee email accounts from on or about December 2, 2024, to on or about January 22, 2025.1As a result, Bridges EXP launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Bridges EXP confirmed that sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired by an unauthorized third party.1 As a result, Bridges EXP 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:3
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Financial information (financial account number, routing number, payment card number, access PIN number, payment card expiration dates)
- Medical information and individual health insurance information
- Passport number
- Taxpayer identification number
Recently, Bridges EXP began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Maine residents, Bridges EXP 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 letters that Bridges EXP filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Bridges Experience, Inc d/b/a Bridges EXP:
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.
