On July 1, 2024, Human Technology, Inc., including its affiliates Greer Orthotics & Prosthetics, Murphy’s Orthopedic & Footcare, and Hi-Tech Prosthetics & Orthotics, filed a data breach notice with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. The breach, which was discovered on March 14, 2024, involved unauthorized access to sensitive consumer information, such as names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and medical details.
Human Technology’s investigation confirmed that between March 14 and March 15, 2024, an unauthorized party accessed confidential information stored on the company’s IT network. This data included personal and financial details, along with health insurance and medical records. The company’s response included efforts to secure its systems and an investigation into the breach’s causes.
The company has since started sending data breach notification letters to all affected individuals. These letters outline the compromised information and provide guidance on protective measures. Human Technology is working to inform those impacted and to mitigate the breach’s effects.
Human Technology, Inc., founded in 2009 and based in Dyersburg, Tennessee, is a medical device manufacturer specializing in prosthetics and orthotics. With six locations in Tennessee and one in Mississippi, the company employs over 40 people and generates approximately $8 million in annual revenue.
