Investigating Security Failures in Indiana and Nationwide
In today’s interconnected world, data breaches have become alarmingly frequent, posing significant threats to individuals’ privacy and financial well-being. This type of sensitive data is highly valuable to cybercriminals, who may use it for identity theft, financial fraud, and other malicious activities.
At CohenMalad, LLP, we are committed to advocating for victims of such breaches, ensuring their rights are protected and justice is served.
The Escalating Threat of Data Breaches
Recent statistics underscore the severity of this issue:
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Rising Costs: The global average cost of a data breach reached an all-time high of $4.88 million in 2024, marking a 10% increase from the previous year.
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Prevalence of Human Error: A significant 68% of data breaches in 2024 were attributed to human errors, such as falling victim to phishing scams.
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Healthcare Sector Vulnerability: In 2024, there were 13 data breaches in the healthcare sector alone, each affecting over 1 million individuals.
Legal Rights of Data Breach Victims
When personal information is compromised, victims have specific legal rights:
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Right to Notification: Organizations are legally obligated to inform individuals promptly if their data has been breached.
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Right to Protection: Victims are entitled to measures that safeguard against further harm, such as credit monitoring services.
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Right to Legal Recourse: Individuals can pursue legal action against entities that failed to protect their data adequately.
CohenMalad, LLP’s Commitment to Data Breach Victims
Our firm has a proven track record of representing clients affected by data breaches:
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Medical Informatics Engineering (MIE) Breach: CohenMalad, LLP filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of nearly 3.9 million individuals whose personal information was compromised.
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Eskenazi Health Data Breach: Partner Lynn A. Toops was appointed Lead Counsel in litigation concerning the exposure of tens of thousands of patients’ confidential information.
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ChurchShield Data Breach: Our attorneys are actively investigating this breach, which impacted numerous clients’ sensitive data.
- View more CohenMalad, LLP data breach cases, including our most recent investigations.
Protecting Your Rights
If you suspect your personal information has been compromised, it’s crucial to act swiftly:
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Monitor Financial Accounts: Regularly review bank and credit statements for unauthorized activity.
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Report Identity Theft: Notify relevant financial institutions and consider placing a fraud alert on your credit profile.
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Seek Legal Counsel: Contact experienced data breach attorneys to explore your legal options.
CohenMalad, LLP Trial Attorneys are dedicated to holding negligent parties accountable and securing compensation for those affected by data breaches. Our experienced class action legal team is ready to assist you in navigating the complexities of data breach litigation.
For more information or to discuss your case, please contact us today.
