Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Reel FX Creative Studios, Inc., regarding its recent data breach. The Reel FX data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of current and former employees.
ABOUT REEL FX CREATIVE STUDIOS, INC.:
Reel FX is a computer animation studio that specializes in creating feature-length movies, short films, and television series. Founded in 1993, Reel FX landed its first major project in 2010 when it was contracted to produce its first 3D film. Over the following years, Reel FX expended its operations by collaborating with a large number of film studios in addition to making original content. Today, Reel FX’s artists boast the accomplishment of receiving prestigious film and television awards, including Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Emmy Awards, and Annie and Clio Awards. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Reel FX operates studios in Hollywood, California, and Montreal, Canada.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On June 26, 2022, Reel FX discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and obtained. Through its investigation, Reel FX determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed and acquired this sensitive information between June 4 and June 6, 2022. On October 4, 2022, Reel FX began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Contact information (e.g., address, phone number)
- Bank account and routing number
- Individual taxpayer identification number
If you are a current or former employee of Reel FX:
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.
