Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Ames Goldsmith Corporation regarding its recent data breach. The Ames Goldsmith data breach may have involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT AMES GOLDSMITH CORPORATION:
Ames Goldsmith is a silver refining and fabrication company based in New York. Originally founded in 1860 as Ames Chemical Company, the silver refining plant was sold to GAF Corporation in the late 1960s, and was subsequently purchased by the Ames Goldsmith Corporation in 1979.2 Today, with an annual silver consumption well in excess of 85 million troy ounces, Ames Goldsmith is one of the largest integrated silver fabricators in the world.2 In addition to recycling silver and producing silver nitrate, oxide, and advanced silver powders and flakes, Ames Goldsmith also produces copper-based materials.2 Headquartered in South Glens Falls, New York, Ames Goldsmith has locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Asia, and employs over 200 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Ames Goldsmith reported to the Attorney General of Vermont 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 or around October 3, 2024, Ames Goldsmith became aware of certain unauthorized activity within its computer systems.1 As a result, Ames Goldsmith launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Ames Goldsmith discovered that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been compromised by an unauthorized third party during the breach. As a result, Ames Goldsmith 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
On December 10, 2024, Ames Goldsmith began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Vermont residents, Ames Goldsmith 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 Ames Goldsmith filed with the Attorney General of Vermont is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Ames Goldsmith Corporation:
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.
