WebTPA Employer Services Data Breach Investigation
The Lyon Firm is investigating a reported data security incident at WebTPA Employer Services, in which tens of thousands of individuals may have had their personal data compromised. Contact our data breach lawyers if you have received a data breach notification letter from WebTPA regarding possible data theft.
Our attorneys are currently involved in numerous data privacy cases, and represent plaintiffs nationwide. We have the resources and experience to fight for justice and rightful compensation on your behalf.
What Happened at WebTPA?
On April 26, 2024, WebTPA Employer Services, LLC filed a notice with the Attorney General of California after concluding that the company was targeted in a recent data breach that could have impacted a large number of individuals.
In their notice, WebTPA explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access Gerber Life customers’ sensitive information. WebTPA has begun sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected. There was a second notice posted on May 8, and others after that on various state websites.
The company says on their website that on December 28, 2023, they detected suspicious activity on the WebTPA network. The company launched an investigation with the help of a third-party cybersecurity firm and notified federal law enforcement.
The initial data breach investigation determined that an unauthorized actor may have obtained personal information between April 18 and April 23, 2023. WebTPA has informed benefit plans and insurance companies about the incident and the potential widespread exposure of personal information. The leaked information may have included the following:
- Name
- Contact information
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Insurance information
WebTPA notes that it is not yet aware of any evidence of data misuse, however, anyone impacted should know the risks of a data theft incident, and you are advised to remain vigilant for signs of fraud and identity theft.
If you received a data breach notification letter from WebTPA Employer Services, LLC, or Gerber Life Insurance Company, it is important to understand what is at risk, and how to protect yourself moving forward.
WebTPA Employer Services, LLC is a third-party administrator operating out of Irving, Texas. The company creates custom health plans for employers that are designed to lower health plan costs. If you are notified that your personal data is at risk, contact our legal team to discuss your options. You may be eligible to file a class action claim, or to join an existing class of plaintiffs.