Bottom Line Data Breach Investigation

Strauss Borrelli PLLCa leading data breach law firm, is investigating Bottom Line regarding its recent data breach. The Bottom Line data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.

ABOUT BOTTOM LINE:

Bottom Line is a college student support organization based in Massachusetts. Founded in 1997, Bottom Line partners with degree-aspiring students of color from under-resourced communities to get into and through college and successfully launch a career.2 By providing consistent one-on-one support, Bottom Line Advisors have partnered with thousands of degree-aspiring high school students to build a list of best-fit, affordable colleges during the Access Program.3 Today, Bottom Line serves over 7,000 students through its two primary programs – College Access and College Success programs in regional offices in Boston, New York City, Chicago, and Ohio.3 Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Bottom Line employs over 50 individuals.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Recently, Bottom Line discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Bottom Line determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information through a staff member’s workstation on December 7, 2023. On May 8, 2024, Bottom Line began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:

  • Name
  • Social Security number
  • Bank account and routing numbers

If you received a breach notification letter from Bottom Line:

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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Chicago, Illinois 60611

Phone: 872.263.1100
Toll Free: 866.748.6220

One Magnificent Mile
980 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 1610
Chicago, Illinois 60611

Phone: 872.263.1100
Toll Free: 866.748.6220

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