Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating First Bank of Alabama (“FBAL”) regarding its recent data breach. The FBAL data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT FIRST BANK OF ALABAMA:
FBAL is an independently owned and operated bank based in Alabama. Founded in 1848, FBAL offers a variety of financial products and services to individuals and businesses. Today, the services provided by FBAL include E-Banking, Mobile Banking, Online Bill Pay, Personal Checking and Savings Accounts, Investments, Business Banking, Personal and Business Loans, Mortgages, and Credit Cards.2 Headquartered in Talladega, Alabama, FBAL serves East Central Alabama and surrounding areas with 10 locations and employs over 50 individuals.2
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, FBAL 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, FBAL determined that an unauthorized actor gained access to this sensitive information between October 3 and October 5, 2023. On May 24, 2024, FBAL began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The exact type of personal information potentially exposed has not been made publicly available by FBAL. However, according to state reporting guidelines, “personal information” can include the following types of information:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license or state ID number
- Taxpayer ID number
- Passport number
- Financial account or credit or debit card number
- Password or access code for financial account
- Unique biometric data
- Genetic information
- Medical information (e.g., health records, medical diagnosis or treatment information)
- Health insurance policy number
If you received a breach notification letter from First Bank of Alabama:
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.
