Jaguar Health Inc Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Info

What Happened?

Jaguar Health Inc, a company focused on developing pharmaceuticals derived from natural products, recently experienced a significant data security incident. This breach resulted in the exposure of sensitive personal information belonging to an unspecified number of individuals. The types of information compromised include full names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, proofs of current address, and various forms of government-issued identification.

The breach was officially reported to the Massachusetts Attorney General's office, and the details were made public to ensure transparency and to assist those affected in taking protective measures against potential identity theft and fraud. The company has taken steps to address the breach and is cooperating with law enforcement to mitigate any further risks.

For more detailed information, you can access the official disclosure on the Massachusetts Attorney General's website.

Steps to Protect Your Information

If you believe your information may have been compromised in this breach, it's crucial to act swiftly to secure your personal data. Here are several steps you can take:

• Obtain a Police Report: Under Massachusetts law, you have the right to obtain any police report filed concerning this incident. If you are a victim of identity theft, you are also entitled to file a police report and obtain a copy.
• Place a Security Freeze on Your Credit Reports: Placing a security freeze on your credit reports can prevent credit, loans, and services from being approved in your name without your consent. You can do this by contacting each of the three major consumer reporting agencies:
• Equifax
• Experian
• TransUnion

• You will need to provide your full name, Social Security Number, date of birth, addresses from the past five years, proof of current address, and a photocopy of your government-issued identification. If applicable, include a copy of the police report or an investigative report concerning identity theft.
• Enroll in Complimentary Credit Monitoring and Identity Theft Protection: Jaguar Health Inc is offering affected individuals 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through IDX. These services include credit and CyberScan monitoring, a $1,000,000 insurance reimbursement policy, and fully managed identity theft recovery services. To enroll, please contact IDX directly using the provided enrollment code and instructions in the notice sent to you.

Additional Resources

For additional guidance on how to protect yourself from identity theft and what steps to take if you suspect fraudulent activity, visit the Federal Trade Commission's identity theft resource page at FTC Identity Theft.