Delta Dental of Virginia Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Delta Dental of Virginia policyholders recently learned that unauthorized parties accessed an employee email account, potentially exposing protected personal information. If you received a breach letter, you may be entitled to no-cost identity-theft services or financial compensation. Contact our data-breach team for a free case evaluation today.
At a Glance
- Breach window: March 21 – April 23, 2025
- Discovery date: April 23, 2025
- Notice filed: November 21, 2025
- Type of attack: Unauthorized access to employee email account
- Data exposed: Personal information contained in impacted emails/attachments (specific data elements varied by state)
- Individuals notified (TX): 2,374
- Identity-protection offer: Complimentary TransUnion credit-monitoring, dark-web scans, $1 million fraud-loss policy, and fully-managed recovery (enroll within 90 days)
Timeline of the Incident
Delta Dental of Virginia (Delta Dental of Virginia) detected suspicious activity in a single employee email account on April 23, 2025. An independent cybersecurity team was engaged immediately. Investigators concluded that between March 21 and April 23, 2025, certain emails and attachments were accessed and acquired without authorization. After a detailed file review, the company identified personal information belonging to customers in the compromised data.
What Information Was Exposed?
The company’s earlier California filing did not list specific data categories. However, the Texas notice indicates that some or all of the following information may have been involved for Texas residents: name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, driver’s license or state-ID number, government-issued identification number (e.g., passport), credit or debit card number, other financial account details, health-insurance information, and medical information.
How Delta Dental of Virginia Responded
- Isolated the impacted email account and launched an internal investigation
- Retained independent cybersecurity experts to assist
- Conducted a comprehensive review of affected emails and attachments
- Implemented additional security measures to minimize future risk
- Offered complimentary identity-protection services through TransUnion
Recommended Next Steps for Affected Consumers
- Enroll in the free TransUnion credit-monitoring package within 90 days of the letter date.
- Review bank, credit-card, and insurance statements for unfamiliar transactions.
- Order a free copy of your credit report and place a fraud alert or freeze if needed.
- Retain all breach-related correspondence; you may need it to join a legal claim.
Company Overview
Website: deltadentalva.com
Industry: Dental Insurance
Year founded: 1964
Headquarters: 4818 Starkey Road, Roanoke, VA, United States
Official Social Media:
Frequently Asked Questions
I received a data breach letter from Delta Dental of Virginia — what should I do?
Follow the instructions in the letter, enroll in the free TransUnion identity-protection services within 90 days, and monitor your financial accounts closely. Keep the letter for your records.
How many people were affected by the Delta Dental of Virginia breach?
The California filing did not disclose a headcount, but the Texas Attorney General’s notice lists 2,374 affected Texas residents. The total number nationwide has not been confirmed.
What information did the Delta Dental of Virginia breach expose?
The compromised emails and attachments contained personal information. The Texas filing cites categories such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account data, health-insurance information, and medical information.
Did Delta Dental of Virginia offer credit monitoring, and for how long?
Yes. The company is offering complimentary credit monitoring, dark-web scanning, identity-theft insurance, and recovery services through TransUnion. The notice did not specify the service length.
How do I submit a claim related to the Delta Dental of Virginia data breach?
Complete our free case-evaluation form. An attorney will review your eligibility to join any current or future lawsuits seeking compensation for out-of-pocket losses and time spent mitigating fraud.
How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for Delta Dental of Virginia?
You can download the notice directly from the California Attorney General’s website or the Maine Attorney General’s website using the buttons above.
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