Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating New York Transco, LLC regarding its recent data breach. The New York Transco data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT NEW YORK TRANSCO, LLC:
New York Transco is a New York-based owner and developer of bulk power transmission facilities in New York State.2 Today, New York Transco’s mission is to safely and efficiently deliver innovative electric transmission solutions that advance clean energy to best serve customers, communities and the environment.2 To achieve this goal, New York Transco provides a variety of services including transmission services, annual informational filing, and revenue requirement determination. Additionally, New York Transco’s capabilities span engineering, project management, construction, financing, regulatory, legal and stakeholder engagement.3 Recently, New York Transco’s New York Energy Solution (NYES), a transmission upgrade project, was competitively selected by the New York ISO and approved by the New York Public Service Commission to relieve upstate to downstate transmission congestion and deliver more renewable energy to customers.2 New York Transco is headquartered in Hudson, New York.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, New York Transco discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, New York Transco determined that an unauthorized third party accessed this sensitive information through company email accounts between December 6 and December 13, 2023. On June 20, 2024, New York Transco began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Medical records
If you received a breach notification letter from New York Transco, LLC:
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.
