Federman & Sherwood Investigates Chord Speciality Dental Partners for Data Breach

The law firm Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into Chord Specialty Dental Partners following a significant data breach that affected approximately 173,430 individuals. Chord Specialty Dental Partners, operating as CDHA Management, LLC and Spark DSO, LLC, supports over 60 dental practices across six states. GlobeNewswire

Details of the Data Breach:

• Discovery and Investigation: On September 11, 2024, Chord detected suspicious activity related to an employee’s email account. Immediate actions were taken to secure the account, and third-party cybersecurity experts were engaged to conduct a thorough investigation. GlobeNewswire

• Unauthorized Access: The investigation revealed that unauthorized parties had accessed multiple employee email accounts between August 19 and September 25, 2024. JD Supra

• Compromised Information: The accessed data may include names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, bank account details, payment card information, dates of birth, medical information, and health insurance details. GlobeNewswire

Legal Actions and Recommendations:

Federman & Sherwood is examining the potential legal implications of this data breach. Individuals affected by the breach are encouraged to reach out to the firm to discuss their rights and possible participation in related litigation. JD Supra GlobeNewswire

Protective Measures for Affected Individuals:

If you have been notified that your information was compromised in this breach, consider taking the following steps:

1. Monitor Financial Accounts: Regularly review bank and credit card statements for unauthorized transactions.
2. Credit Monitoring: Enroll in credit monitoring services to receive alerts about changes to your credit report.
3. Fraud Alerts: Place fraud alerts on your credit files by contacting major credit bureaus.
4. Identity Theft Protection: Utilize identity theft protection services to safeguard personal information.Cyber Security News
5. Report Suspicious Activity: Immediately report any signs of identity theft or fraud to relevant authorities.

For more detailed information, refer to the official notice from Federman & Sherwood. GlobeNewswire