Assurance IQ, LLC, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, recently disclosed a data breach after an employee shared consumer information without authorization. The breach, discovered on February 12, 2024, exposed sensitive data such as names, dates of birth, genders, addresses, incomes, occupations, and health information belonging to an unknown number of consumers. Following the discovery, Assurance launched an investigation, disabled the employee’s access, and terminated their employment.
The unauthorized access is believed to have occurred between April 1, 2022, and January 11, 2024, during which the employee inappropriately utilized their credentials to access Assurance’s systems. Assurance IQ has taken steps to notify affected individuals and is providing data breach notification letters outlining the compromised information. Consumers impacted by the breach are advised to remain vigilant against potential fraud or identity theft and seek legal assistance if necessary.
Assurance IQ, with over 1,100 employees and generating substantial annual revenue, offers various insurance policies, including Medicare coverage, health insurance, life insurance, auto insurance, and home insurance. The company’s commitment to transparency and consumer protection is demonstrated through its prompt disclosure of the data breach and efforts to mitigate its impact on affected individuals.
As investigations into the breach continue, Assurance IQ remains focused on enhancing its security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The breach serves as a reminder of the ongoing cybersecurity threats faced by organizations and underscores the importance of robust data protection practices to safeguard consumer information.
