Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Schmidt Associates, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The Schmidt Associates data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT SCHMIDT ASSOCIATES, INC.:
Schmidt Associates is a full-service architecture and engineering firm based in Indiana. Founded in 1976, Schmidt Associates provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, energy systems, interior design, civil engineering and landscape architecture, construction administration, master planning, facility and site assessments.2 Today, Schmidt Associates works in a variety of industries such as community spaces, healthcare, higher education, K-12, lifestyle, and workplace. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Schmidt Associates has an additional location in Louisville, Kentucky, and employs over 200 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Schmidt Associates reported to the Attorney General of New Hampshire that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. According to the breach notice, on April 1, 2024, Schmidt Associates became aware of suspicious activity within its network. As a result, Schmidt Associates launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Schmidt Associates discovered that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been compromised by an unauthorized third party between March 27 and March 30, 2024. As a result, Schmidt Associates began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. The exact type of personal information potentially exposed has not been made publicly available by Schmidt Associates. However, according to state reporting guidelines, “personal information” can include the following types of information:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license or other government identification number
- Account number, credit or debit card number, in combination with any required security code, access code, or password that would permit access to an individual’s financial account
On October 16, 2024, Schmidt Associates began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to New Hampshire residents, Schmidt Associates is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that Schmidt Associates filed with the Attorney General of New Hampshire is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Schmidt Associates, Inc.:
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.
