Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating The Gordian Group, Inc. and its affiliates (“Gordian”), regarding its recent data breach. The Gordian data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to over 1,400 individuals.
ABOUT GORDIAN GROUP, INC.:
Gordian is a leading provider of Building Intelligence™ Solutions based in South Carolina.2 Founded in 1990, Gordian provides a variety of building solutions to companies to optimize capital investments, improve project performance and minimize long-term operating expenses.2 In 2018, Gordian was acquired by Fortive, a global a global technology company based in Washington.3 Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Gordian has two additional locations in Massachusetts and Canada and employs over 500 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Gordian reported to the Attorney General of Maine 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 and acquired. According to the breach notice, in October and November 2023, Gordian detected unusual activity within its network environment stemming from cybersecurity incidents involving two separate unauthorized third parties.1 Upon becoming aware of the issue, Gordian launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Gordian learned that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and obtained by an unauthorized individual between January 25, 2023, and November 6, 2023. As a result, Gordian began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. On September 3, 2024, Gordian concluded this review. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license or state issued identification number
- Passport number
- Birth certificate number
- Financial information (e.g., account number, credit or debit card number)
- Health insurance information
On October 3, 2024, Gordian began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Maine residents, Gordian is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific type of sensitive information impacted and 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that Gordian filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from The Gordian Group, 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.
