Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating The Joffrey Ballet, regarding its recent data breach. The the Joffrey data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to over 5,000 individuals.
ABOUT THE JOFFREY BALLET:
The Joffrey is a ballet company and dance education organization based in Illinois. Founded in 1956, the Joffrey began as a six-dancer ensemble that toured the country before settling in Chicago in 1995.2 Today, the Joffrey expresses an inclusive perspective on dance that reflects the diversity of America through its Company Artists, extensive repertoire, Academy, and Community Engagement programs.3 A world-class company, the Joffrey is committed to artistic excellence and innovation, presenting a unique repertoire encompassing masterpieces of the past and cutting-edge works.4 Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Joffrey has three locations and employs over 50 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, the Joffrey reported to the Attorney General of Maine that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed. According to the breach notice, on September 30, 2023, the Joffrey detected that it had experienced a cybersecurity event in which an unauthorized third party accessed its network and encrypted files. As a result, the Joffrey launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, the Joffrey learned that sensitive personal information in its systems was copied by the unauthorized actor. The Joffrey began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Date of birth
- Passport number
- Financial account number or credit/debit card number
- Health information
On August 23, 2024, the Joffrey began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Maine residents, the Joffrey 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 letters that the Joffrey filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from The Joffrey Ballet:
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.
