Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Gale Associates, Inc. (“Gale”) regarding its recent data breach. The Gale data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT GALE ASSOCIATES, INC.:
Gale is a consulting engineering firm based Massachusetts. Founded in 1964, Gale is composed of building enclosure experts, architects, and civil and structural engineers that specialize in the assessment, planning, and repair design of buildings and other pieces of infrastructure.3 Headquartered in Rockland, Massachusetts, Gale employs over 50 individuals.3
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Gale reported to the Attorney General of New Hampshire that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its care may have been compromised. According to the breach notice, on or around June 6, 2025, Gale became aware of suspicious activity on its computer network.1 As a result, Gale launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Gale confirmed that the sensitive personal information in its systems may have been accessed or acquired by an unauthorized third party between June 4 and June 6, 2025.1 As a result, Gale began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. On August 6, 2025, Gale completed this review. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number or state ID number
- Passport number
- Payment card information
- Financial account information
On September 12, 2025, Gale began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice being sent to New Hampshire residents, Gale is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. 1 A link to the letters that Gale filed with the Attorney General of New Hampshire is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Gale Associates, 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.
