Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating DC Health Link regarding its recent data breach. The DC Health Link data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to over 56,000 individuals.
ABOUT DC HEALTH LINK:
DC Health Link is a health insurance marketplace serving the Washington, D.C. community. As a health care marketplace, DC Health Link helps connect customers with health insurance plans that fit their needs. DC Health Link offers a variety of plans for individuals and families, small businesses, and employees. While primarily offering its services online, DC Health Link also has 7 in-person enrollment centers throughout the Washington, D.C. area.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On March 6, 2022, DC Health Link 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, DC Health Link determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information and published it on a public data breach forum online. On March 10, 2023, DC Health Link began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Health insurance information
- Contact information
- Employer information
- Enrollee information
If you received a breach notification letter from DC Health Link:
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.
