Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Brinker Simpson & Company, LLC (“Brinker Simpson”) regarding its recent data breach. The Brinker Simpson data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT BRINKER SIMPSON & COMPANY, LLC:
Brinker Simpson is an accounting and financial advisory firm based in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1989, Brinker Simpson offers accounting, tax, auditing, business consulting, business valuations, fraud investigations and forensic services, state tax nexus consultations, outsourced accounting and CFO services, and litigation support.2 Today, Brinker Simpson represents high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.2 Additionally, Brinker Simpson serves clients in various industries, including family-owned businesses, manufacturing and distribution, retail and hospitality operations, healthcare and skilled nursing facilities, professional service entities, real estate development and management firms, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and homeowners’ associations.2 Headquartered in Media, Pennsylvania, Brinker Simpson employs over 50 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Brinker Simpson reported to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. According to the breach notice, after Brinker Simpson detected suspicious activity on its email environment, it launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
During its investigation, Brinker Simpson determined that certain files containing sensitive data may have been accessed. Brinker Simpson reviewed the compromised files to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. On June 25, 2024, Brinker Simpson finalized this review. The exact type of personal information potentially exposed has not been made publicly available by Brinker Simpson. However, according to state reporting guidelines, “personal information” can include the following types of information:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license or state issued ID card number
- Financial account number, or credit or debit card number, with or without any required security code, access code, personal ID number, or password
In July 2024, Brinker Simpson began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the notices sent to Massachusetts residents, the letters provide impacted individuals with a list of the specific type of sensitive information impacted. A link to the form breach notification letter that Brinker Simpson filed with the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is attached below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Brinker Simpson & Company, LLC:
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.
