Pioneer Blue Balloon Data Breach Investigation

Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Pioneer Blue Balloon, LLC (‘Pioneer”), regarding its recent data breach. The Pioneer data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.

ABOUT PIONEER BLUE BALLOON, LLC:

Pioneer is an international balloon company based in Kansas. Founded in 1917, Pioneer is divided into three main product lines: Qualatex, Pioneer Party Group, and Pioneer Line.2 Through these brands, Pioneer offers a variety of different products, including latex balloons, party balloons, custom print balloons, Microfoil balloons, ribbons, party accessories, and more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Pioneer has six locations spanning four different continents.2

WHAT HAPPENED?

Recently, Pioneer reported to the Attorney General of Montana 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 July 23, 2024, Pioneer learned that an unauthorized third party had gained access to its systems. As a result, Pioneer launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.

Through its investigation, on August 27, 2024, Pioneer confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and obtained by an unauthorized third party. As a result, Pioneer 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
  • Address

 

On September 27, 2024, Pioneer began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Montana residents, Pioneer is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific type of sensitive information impacted and 24 months complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that Pioneer filed with the Attorney General of Montana is below.

If you received a breach notification letter from Pioneer Blue Balloon, 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.

What can you do if you were impacted by a data breach?

If you were impacted by a data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.

  1. Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
  2. Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by the company;
  3. Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
  4. Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
  5. Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
  6. Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.

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What can you do if you were impacted by a data breach?

If you were impacted by a data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.

  1. Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
  2. Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by the company;
  3. Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
  4. Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
  5. Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
  6. Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.

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Toll Free: 866.748.6220

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