Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Local 1 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (“Local 1”) regarding its recent data breach. The Local 1 data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT LOCAL 1 OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS:
Local 1 is an electrical workers union based in Missouri. Founded in 1891, Local 1 allows members to bargain collectively with their employers over wages, benefits, and rights.2 Additionally, Local 1 offers programs to train and educate apprentices and journey-level electricians and telecommunications technicians to the highest level of quality, skill, integrity, value, and safety in the industry.3 Today, Local 1 represents over 7400 active members and retirees working in a variety of fields including construction, telecommunications, manufacturing, and government.3 Headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, Local 1 has three additional offices in Missouri.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Local 1 reported to the Attorney General of Maine that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. According to the breach notice, Local 1 detected unauthorized access to its computer systems. As a result, Local 1 launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Local 1 learned that sensitive personal information may have been viewed and taken from its systems between March 31, 2024, and April 5, 2024. As a result, Local 1 began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. On July 3, 2024, Local 1 completed this review. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
On August 5, 2024, Local 1 began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Maine residents, Local 1 is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific type of sensitive information impacted and 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letter that Local 1 filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you received a beach notification letter from Local 1 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers:
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.
