Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating the Skirball Cultural Center (“Skirball”) regarding its recent data breach. The Skirball data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT THE SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER:
The Skirball is a Jewish cultural institution based in Southern California. Founded in 1996, the Skirball is a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality.2 Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the Skirball employs around 200 individuals.3
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, the Skirball reported to the Attorney General of California 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, the Skirball became aware of unusual system activity.1 As a result, the Skirball launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, the Skirball determined that certain files were likely copied from its systems by an unauthorized third party between May 2 and May 4, 2025.1 As a result, the Skirball began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. Around June 18, 2025, the Skirball concluded its investigation. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
On July 18, 2025, the Skirball began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to California residents, the Skirball 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 the Skirball filed with the Attorney General of California is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from the Skirball Cultural Center:
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.
