DDC did not disclose the name of the genetic testing company that collected the data. DDC said the legacy system that was accessed had never been used in DDC’s operations and that the system has been inactive since 2012. The database contained backups made between 20 that were associated with a national genetic testing organization that DDC acquired in 2012. The company said genetic testing data were stored on a separate system that was not accessed by the hackers and no data related to its current operations were stolen in the cyberattack.
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The data breach investigation confirmed that the files exfiltrated by the attackers contained full names, credit/debit card numbers and CVV codes, financial account numbers, Social Security numbers, and platform account passwords. DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) said it detected suspicious activity in its network on August 6, 2021, and confirmed unauthorized individuals had accessed and acquired files from an archived database between May 24, 2021, and July 28, 2021.
If you would like to have a free, confidential consultation with an attorney to learn more about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to the DNA Diagnostics Center Data Breach, please contact Markovits, Stock & DeMarco attorney Terry Coates at (513) 651-3700, email us at, or submit a Case Evaluation request through the form below.Ohio DNA Testing Firm Notifies 2.1 Million People About Breach of Personal InformationĪn Ohio-based DNA testing company has recently disclosed a hacking incident that involved the sensitive data of 2,102,436 individuals. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE DNA DIAGNOSTICS CENTER DATA BREACH? This does not alleviate DNA Diagnostics Center from its obligation to reasonably safeguard your private information, including your Social Security Number. DNA Diagnostics Center then came into possession of your information through its acquisition of the genetic testing company that previously controlled your personal, sensitive information. The reason for this is because DNA Diagnostics Center acquired a genetic testing organization system in 2012 that previously held your information. It’s likely that you did not have a direct relationship with DNA Diagnostics Center even though DNA Diagnostics Center possessed your personal, sensitive information. WHY AM I RECEIVING A BREACH NOTICE FROM DNA DIAGNOSTICS WHEN I NEVER RECEIVED TREATMENT FROM THEM OR HAD ANY RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM? WHAT INFORMATION WAS EXPOSED IN THE DATA BREACH?ĭNA Diagnostics Center stated that the following information was included in the data breach, It its reporting to the Maine Attorney General, DNA Diagnostics Center indicated that approximately 2,102,436 individuals’ Social Security numbers and/or payment information were affected in the Data Breach. “On August 6, 2021, DNA Diagnostics Center detected potential unauthorized access to its network, during which there was unauthorized access and acquisition of an archived database that contained personal information collected between 20.” “The impacted database was associated with a national genetic testing organization system that DDC acquired in 2012.” DNA Diagnostics Center is located 1 DDC Way, Fairfield, OH 45014.Īccording to the Notice of Data Breach Incident DNA Diagnostics Center posted on its website, “impacted individuals may have had their information, such as Social security number or payment information, impacted as a result” of the Data Breach.
Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, a law firm experienced in data breach cases, is investigating claims on behalf of victims of a data breach involving data in possession of DNA Diagnostics Center including Social Security number and/or payment card information.
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