Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Smead Manufacturing regarding its recent data breach. The Smead Manufacturing data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT SMEAD MANUFACTURING:
Smead Manufacturing is a multi-faceted manufacturing company offering a wide range of office products. Specializing in office space products, Smead Manufacturing produces presentation boards, writing products, desk organizers, and other office tools. Founded in 1906, Smead Manufacturing began as a manufacturer of bandless file systems, later producing wallets for the armed forces during World War II. Today, Smead Manufacturing continues to provide modern tools to aid in office organization. Headquartered in Hastings, Minnesota, Smead Manufacturing employs approximately 250 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
In February 2023, Smead Manufacturing discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Smead Manufacturing determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information between February 1 and February 7, 2023, through a Smead Manufacturing email account. On March 29, 2023, Smead Manufacturing began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
If you received a breach notification letter from Smead Manufacturing:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
