Entertainment Community Fund Data Breach Investigation

Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Entertainment Community Fund regarding its recent data breach. The Entertainment Community Fund data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 2,300 individuals.

ABOUT ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND:

Entertainment Community Fund is a non-profit organization focused on the support and aid of individuals working in the entertainment industry. Formally known as The Actors Fund, Entertainment Community Fund provides services such as emergency financial assistance, career development and management, healthcare and insurance counseling, affordable housing, support groups, workshops, and an abundance of online resources.2 Founded in 1882, Entertainment Community Fund has evolved over time to include more direct services to actors as well as creating more comprehensive support systems. Headquartered in New York, New York, Entertainment Community Fund has two additional locations in Chicago and Los Angeles and employs more than 50 individuals.

WHAT HAPPENED?

On February 19, 2023, Entertainment Community Fund experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information of in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, Entertainment Community Fund determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed and acquired this sensitive information on or around February 19, 2023. On September 26, 2023, Entertainment Community Fund began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:

  • Name
  • Social Security number
  • Driver’s license number
  • Financial account information

If you received a breach notification letter from Entertainment Community Fund:

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.

What can you do if you were impacted by a data breach?

If you were impacted by a data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.

  1. Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
  2. Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by the company;
  3. Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
  4. Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
  5. Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
  6. Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.

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What can you do if you were impacted by a data breach?

If you were impacted by a data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.

  1. Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
  2. Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by the company;
  3. Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
  4. Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
  5. Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
  6. Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.

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