Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (“SACNAS”) regarding its recent data breach. The SACNAS data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT THE SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CHICANOS/HISPANICS AND NATIVE AMERICANS IN SCIENCE:
SACNAS is a non-profit educational organization based in California. Founded in 1973, SACNAS is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans—from college students to professionals—in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.2 Today, SACNAS is a national network offering a variety of resources and programs to its 10,000+ members, including leadership programs, mentoring programs, and professional programs.3 Headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, SACNAS employs over 10 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, SACNAS discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, SACNAS determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information on April 10, 2024. On May 10, 2024, SACNAS began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Address
- Direct deposit account information
If you received a breach notification letter from The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science:
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.
