Question 1

What happened in the American College of Emergency Physicians ("ACEP") data breach?

Accepted Answer

American College of Emergency Physicians ("ACEP") experienced a unknown breach that occurred on September 7, 2020. The breach was discovered on September 7, 2020 and publicly disclosed on April 8, 2020.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the American College of Emergency Physicians ("ACEP") breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Names, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers, Addresses, Dates of Birth.

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the American College of Emergency Physicians ("ACEP") breach?

Accepted Answer

If you were affected, you should: monitor your accounts for suspicious activity, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus, watch for official notification letters from American College of Emergency Physicians ("ACEP"), and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

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