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Survival Flight, Inc. Data Breach — Official Case File

MA filing|Reported Mar 6, 2026|8 data types exposed

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Quick Facts

State Filed
MA
Date Reported to AG
Mar 6, 2026
Date of Breach
Not disclosed
Records Affected
Not disclosed
Status
Investigation Open
Last Updated
Aug 8, 2026
Data Types Exposed
NameDate of BirthSocial Security NumberMedical Record NumberHealth Insurance InformationDiagnosis and Treatment InformationAddressContact Information

What Happened

Survival Flight, Inc. was responsible for safeguarding the personal data of its customers and employees. According to a MA state filing, Survival Flight, Inc. experienced a data security incident affecting an undisclosed number of individuals, exposing protected health information and medical records. This case remains active and individuals are still being identified.

The data held by Survival Flight, Inc. — like that of most organizations that collect customer information — represents a comprehensive profile of affected individuals that, once assembled by bad actors, enables a range of fraudulent activities. The value of this data persists long after the breach is publicly disclosed, and vigilance is warranted for years following an exposure.

Survival Flight, Inc. appears to be an emergency air medical transport and healthcare provider that offers critical care air ambulance services. In the regular course of providing emergency medical operations, the company typically collects and stores sensitive patient information, including full names, dates of birth, medical treatment details, health insurance data, and occasionally Social Security numbers. In 2026, Survival Flight, Inc. officially reported a data breach incident to the Massachusetts Attorney General. If you received a data breach notification letter in the mail, it means your personal or health-related information may have been compromised in this security incident. This page is designed to help you understand the nature of the breach, what data types were likely exposed, and what steps you can take to protect your personal and medical identity.

Exposed Data — What's at Risk

Based on the data types reported in this filing:

Identity Theftcritical risk

Your SSN is the master key to your identity. Once exposed, criminals can open new lines of credit, take out loans, or file taxes in your name.

Identity Verification Bypassmedium risk

Combined with a name and other leaked data, date of birth helps criminals pass identity verification questions at banks and government agencies.

Physical Security Riskmedium risk

Home address exposure can enable mail theft, package fraud, and targeted phishing attacks that reference your known location.

Were You Affected?

You may have been affected by the Survival Flight, Inc. data breach if:

  • You received a written data breach notification letter from Survival Flight, Inc.
  • You are or were a customer, patient, or employee of Survival Flight, Inc.
  • Your information was held by Survival Flight, Inc. in MA
  • Your protected health information was stored in the compromised system

Your Rights as a Victim

Common categories of compensation in data breach class actions

Time & Inconvenience

Courts recognize that the time spent monitoring accounts, placing credit freezes, and dealing with the aftermath of a breach has real economic value. This category of damages is recoverable even without direct financial loss.

Credit Monitoring & Identity Restoration

Professional credit monitoring services cost $10–$40 per month. Identity theft restoration services, if needed, can cost hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars. Courts have awarded these costs as direct damages in SSN breach cases.

HIPAA Statutory Damages

HIPAA violations carry civil penalties between $100 and $50,000 per violation. Where a healthcare organization's negligence led to the exposure of protected health information, class members may recover statutory damages in addition to actual losses.

Statutory Minimum Damages

Several state data breach laws provide for statutory minimum damages — fixed amounts recoverable per affected individual regardless of actual loss. These provisions exist specifically to make legal action viable for victims who have not yet experienced direct harm.

Applicable State Law

This breach was reported under the Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00), which mandates notification and establishes your right to seek damages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need proof that my data was misused to file a claim against Survival Flight, Inc.?

No. Under Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00) and federal law, the unauthorized exposure of your personal data — regardless of whether it has been actively misused — can be sufficient grounds for a claim. The breach itself is the injury.

How much does filing a claim cost?

Nothing. The Law Office of David S. Harris handles data breach cases on contingency — you pay zero upfront and owe nothing unless compensation is recovered.

My Social Security Number was exposed. What should I do right now?

Immediately place a free credit freeze at all three bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion). A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name. Then file a complaint with the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov and contact our office — SSN exposure is one of the most serious breach types.

Does HIPAA give me additional rights in the Survival Flight, Inc. breach?

If Survival Flight, Inc. is a covered healthcare entity or business associate under HIPAA, affected patients have additional rights — including the right to an HHS complaint. These HIPAA violations also strengthen civil damages claims. Consult an attorney to understand your full remedies.

Is there a deadline to file a claim?

State statutes of limitations for data breach claims typically run 2–4 years from the date of the breach or its discovery. Because this breach was recently disclosed, the window is open — but acting early preserves your options and strengthens the case.

What if Survival Flight, Inc. offered me free credit monitoring after the breach?

Accepting free credit monitoring from Survival Flight, Inc. does not waive your right to pursue legal action unless you signed a specific release waiving claims. In most cases, victims who accepted monitoring can still file.

Do I need to have received a notice letter to be eligible?

Not necessarily. Many data breach victims are never notified directly. If your personal information was held by Survival Flight, Inc. during the relevant period, you may still qualify even without receiving a letter. A free eligibility review can confirm your status.

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