Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Saratoga Harness Racing, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The Saratoga Harness Racing data breach may have involved sensitive personal information belonging to an unknown number of individuals.
ABOUT SARATOGA HARNESS RACING, INC.:
Saratoga Harness Racing operates at the Saratoga Raceway at the Saratoga Casino Hotel in New York. Founded in 1986, Saratoga Harness Racing was called Upstate Harness Racing, Inc. when it took over the Saratoga Raceway in 1987.2 Today, Saratoga Harness Racing runs February through December and takes place next to a luxury hotel with a casino and event spaces.3,4
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Saratoga Harness Racing reported to the Attorney General of Maine that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been compromised. According to the breach notice, on November 1, 2024, Saratoga Harness Racing experienced a network disruption that limited its ability to access certain files and systems.1 As a result, Saratoga Harness Racing launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Saratoga Harness Racing confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party between October 31 and November 1, 2024. As a result, Saratoga Harness Racing 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
On December 30, 2024, Saratoga Harness Racing began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notices provided to the Maine residents, Saratoga Harness Racing is providing affected individuals with a list of the information impacted and 12 months of complimentary identity monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letter that Saratoga Harness Racing filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you are a current or former employee of or have received a breach notification letter from Saratoga Harness Racing, 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.
