Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Boart Longyear, regarding its recent data breach. The Boart Longyear data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT BOART LONGYEAR:
Boart Longyear is a drilling service provider based in Utah. Founded in 1890, Boart Longyear provides drilling services, drilling equipment, and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies.2 Additionally, Boart Longyear has a substantial presence in aftermarket parts and service, energy, mine de-watering, oil sands exploration, production drilling, and down-hole instrumentation.2 Headquartered in West Valley City, Utah, Boart Longyear has six global manufacturing locations, operates in 26 countries, and employs over 5,000 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Boart Longyear reported to the Attorney General of Montana that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed. According to the breach notice, on August 31, 2024, Boart Longyear became aware of suspicious activity within its network. As a result, Boart Longyear launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Boart Longyear confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been compromised by an unauthorized third-party between June 29, 2024, and August 31, 2024. As a result, Boart Longyear 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 or other government identification card number
- National identification number
- Passport number
- Financial account information
- Medical information
As a result of the data breach, Boart Longyear began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice mailed to Montana residents, Boart Longyear is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring. A link to the form breach notification that Boart Longyear filed with the Attorney General of Montana is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Boart Longyear:
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.
