On March 22, 2024, Risas Dental and Braces (“Risas”) filed a data breach notification with the California Attorney General after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to download files containing confidential information. In this notice, Risas explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party accessing sensitive consumer information, which includes their names, contact information, insurance information, and certain health and treatment information. After completing its investigation, Risas began sending data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you’ve received a data breach notification from Risas Dental and Braces, it’s important to understand what’s at stake and what you can do about it. A data breach attorney can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options after the Risas Dental & Braces data breach. For more information, see our recent article on the subject here.
What caused the Risas Dental & Braces data breach?
The Risas Dental & Braces data breach was only recently announced and more information is expected in the near future. However, Risas’ filing with the California Attorney General provides some important information about what led to the breach. Risas also posted a statement on the website discussing the incident.
According to these sources, on July 10, 2023, Risas detected suspicious activity within its computer network. In response, Risas secured its systems and then began working with third-party data security experts to conduct an investigation.
In October 2023, through this investigation, Risas learned that certain files and folders on its computer network may have been obtained by an unauthorized party, including files containing confidential patient information.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessed by an unauthorized party, Risas Dental & Braces reviewed the breached records to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were affected. Risas completed this process on January 26, 2024. Although the information compromised varies by individual, it may include your name, contact information, insurance information, and certain health and treatment information.
On March 22, 2024, Risas Dental & Braces sent data breach letters to anyone affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of their information that was breached.
More information about Risas Dental and Braces
Founded in 2011, Risas Dental and Braces is a dental care provider based in Phoenix, Arizona. Risas provides a wide range of services, including general dentistry, oral surgery and orthodontics, in more than 25 facilities located in Arizona, Texas, Colorado and Nevada. Risas Dental & Braces employs more than 550 people and generates approximately $14 million in annual revenue.
