Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern NJ, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern NJ data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to over 10, 500 individuals.
ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF GREATER NEW YORK AND NORTHERN NJ, INC.:
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern NJ is a nonprofit organization powered by donations of clothing and household items. Founded in 1915, Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern NJ translates those donations into workforce development services for people with disabilities and the unemployed. For over 105 years, Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern NJ’s mission has been to empower individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern NJ operates 27 retail stores and donation centers throughout the region.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On October 28, 2022, Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern NJ discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern NJ determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information between October 12 and October 29, 2022. On May 24, 2023, Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern NJ began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Date of birth
- Financial account information
- Medical information (e.g., treatment information, medical diagnosis)
- Health insurance information
- Passport number
- Tax identification number
- Username/password
If you received a breach notification letter from Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern NJ:
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.
