Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating the National Center for Construction Education and Research, which does business as NCCER, regarding its recent data breach. The National Center for Construction Education and Research data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH:
The National Center for Construction Education and Research is a foundation focused on education and developing safe practices for the construction industry. As an education driven company, the National Center for Construction Education and Research offers curriculum in over 70 areas and provides assessments in various NCCER-accredited training locations. The National Center for Construction Education and Research also offers certification to enhance career development through its Build Your Future initiative. Headquartered in Alachua, Florida, the National Center for Construction Education and Research is associated with the University of Florida’s school of construction management located in Gainesville, Florida.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On March 2, 2023, the National Center for Construction Education and Research discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, the National Center for Construction Education and Research determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information on January 26, 2023 through a phishing attack. On March 17, 2023, the National Center for Construction Education and Research began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Address
- Tax related information
If you received a breach notification letter from the National Center for Construction Education and Research:
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.
