Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Fiskars Group, regarding its recent data breach. The Fiskars Group data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 6,300 individuals.
ABOUT FISKARS GROUP:
Fiskars Group is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living based in Finland.2 Founded in 1649, Fiskars Group’s unique portfolio of lifestyle brands is bound together by strong craftsmanship, beautiful and functional design, and a deep understanding and appreciation of the everyday.2 Today, Fiskars Group’s brands include Fiskars, Georg Jensen, Gerber, Iittala, Moomin Arabia, Royal Copenhagen, Waterford, and Wedgwood and they are present in 100 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.2 Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Fiskars Group has approximately 450 stores and employs over 7,000 individuals across 29 countries.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Fiskars Group reported to the Attorney General of Maine that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. According to the breach notice, on April 26, 2024, Fiskars Group identified unauthorized activity in its computer network. As a result, Fiskars Group launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Fiskars Group discovered that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and obtained by an unauthorized third party between March 31, 2024, and April 8, 2024. As a result, Fiskars Group began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. On October 15, 2024, Fiskars Group completed this review. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
On November 6, 2024, Fiskars Group began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Maine residents, Fiskars Group is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that Fiskars Group filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Fiskars Group:
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.
