As a long-standing member of SAG-AFTRA, I find myself disheartened and outraged by the recent data breach that exposed our personal information. I have dedicated years to this industry, pouring my heart and soul into my craft while relying on the protection and security provided by the union.
Union members from SAG-AFTRA are taking legal action against the health plan, as they experienced a data leak that disclosed their private details.
The class action lawsuit alleges that SAG-AFTRA neglected to adequately protect member information, did not implement essential security precautions, and failed to promptly inform members about the data breach. It brings charges for negligence, violation of privacy, unjust profit, and fraud by concealment, among others, and demands a minimum of $5 million in compensation.
In September, someone illegally accessed members’ personal data, such as their names, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and medical records, using a fraudulent email scheme known as phishing. The exact number of individuals affected by this security incident remains undetermined.
The legal action is aimed at a union for failing to inform its members who were involved in a data breach until December, which was around three months after they learned about it. It alleges that these individuals are now more vulnerable to identity theft and fraud as a result.
The stolen personal data, which SAG Health has not fully revealed, gives hackers the ability to construct detailed profiles of individuals, track their movements, and understand their behavioral patterns and backgrounds. Essentially, this information serves as a key for criminals to easily access more personal details, penetrate their private accounts, and learn about their preferences.
The members claim they were charged excessively for their health insurance plans, considering the data breach incident. For SAG-AFTRA membership, there is an initial fee of $3,000, followed by annual dues of $236, along with approximately 1.5% of covered earnings. Additionally, members need to pay around $375 every three months for health insurance coverage.
The legal action initiated is by Matthew Robillard and Kristy Munden, aiming to stand for all individuals who have been affected by the data breach.
Approximately 150 individuals work for the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan, generating about $14 million in yearly earnings. However, the union did not provide an immediate response when asked for a comment on the matter.
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2024-12-10 23:55