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Delta Dental Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Delta Dental of Virginia data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Delta Dental of Virginia
Delta Dental of Virginia is the largest dental benefits provider in Virginia, serving more than two million members throughout the state. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Roanoke, the company offers dental and vision insurance plans to individuals, families and employers.
As a member of the Delta Dental Plans Association, Delta Dental of Virginia is part of a national network that provides dental coverage to over 78 million people in the United States.
What Happened?
On or around April 23, 2025, Delta Dental of Virginia discovered suspicious activity involving one of its email accounts. An investigation, assisted by independent cybersecurity experts, revealed that certain emails and attachments may have been accessed and acquired without authorization between March 21, 2025, and April 23, 2025.
A comprehensive review determined that some individuals’ personal and protected health information was contained in the affected data. The data breach impacted at least 145,918 individuals.
Possible Information Exposed
- Protected health information
- Social Security numbers
- First and last name
- State or federal government-issued ID numbers
The breach was disclosed to the Texas, California, Massachusetts, Maine, South Carolina, Vermont and New Hampshire Attorney Generals' offices ND the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services starting on Nov. 21, 2025. Affected individuals included 145,918 U.S. residents, impacting at least 2,374 residents in Texas, 1,413 in South Carolina, 628 in Massachusetts, 222 in Maine and 169 in New Hampshire.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notification from Delta Dental of Virginia, or your provider, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Identity theft protection services: Sign up for the TransUnion identity theft protection services offered by Delta Dental of Virginia.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Delta Dental of Virginia data breach, you may be eligible for compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
Lawyers are ready to help you take the next steps. To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the form below.
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