Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating First Advantage Enterprise Screening Corporation (“First Advantage”) regarding its recent data breach. The First Advantage data breach may have involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT FIRST ADVANTAGE ENTERPRISE SCREENING CORPORATION:
First Advantage is a global background check company based in Georgia. Founded in 2003, First Advantage leverages technology and one of the industry’s largest global capabilities to complete background checks in 200+ countries and territories.2 Today, First Advantage offers a variety of solutions and services to businesses of all sizes, including background checks, case management, criminal records monitoring, drug and alcohol testing, employer tax credit screening and incentives, employment verifications, and more.3 Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, First Advantage has over 20 locations and employs over 6,400 individuals worldwide.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, First Advantage reported to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 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 December 10, 2024, First Advantage became aware of suspicious activity within its network environment. As a result, First Advantage launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, First Advantage confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and obtained by an unauthorized third party on or around November 12, 2024. As a result, First Advantage 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
- Email address
- Password to Profile Advantage account
As a result of the data breach, First Advantage began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notices provided to the Massachusetts residents, First Advantage is providing affected individuals with a list of the information impacted and 24 months of complimentary identity monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letter that First Advantage filed with the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from First Advantage Enterprise Screening 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.
