Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Gentex Optics, Inc. (“Gentex”) regarding its recent data breach. The Gentex data breach involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT GENTEX OPTICS, INC.:
Gentex is a protective gear helmet systems manufacturer based in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1894 as the Klots Throwing Company, Gentex creates a range of protective gear products for global defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel, including flight equipment, helmet technology, communication systems, hearing protection, respiratory protection systems, optic and eyewear technology, filtration systems, and more.2,3,4 The portfolio of protective gear products created by Gentex are sold under the Gentex, Ops-Core, and PureFlo brands.3 Headquartered in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, Gentex employs over 500 individuals.3
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Gentex reported to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that the sensitive personal identifiable information in its care may have been compromised. In the sample breach notice provided to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Gentex does not elaborate on the nature of the security incident that impacted its systems. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:5
- Name
- Social Security number
As a result of the breach, Gentex began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Massachusetts residents, Gentex 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 Gentex filed with the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Gentex Optics, 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.
