Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating GreatStar Tools USA, Inc. (“GreatStar”) regarding its recent data breach. The GreatStar data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT GREATSTAR TOOLS USA, INC.:
GreatStar is a tool manufacturer based in New Jersey. Established in 1993, GreatStar is part of Hangzhou GreatStar Industrial Co., Ltd., — a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of tools found in over 100 countries worldwide.3 Additionally, GreatStar guides global operations for iconic American tool brands such as Arrow Fastener, Pony Jorgensen, Goldblatt, SK Tools, Shop-Vac, and Prime-Line.3 Headquartered in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, GreatStar’s USA branch has production bases in New Jersey, California, and Pennsylvania, and employs over 500 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, GreatStar reported to the Attorney General of California that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. According to the breach notice, on August 17, 2023, GreatStar became aware of suspicious activity impacting its computer systems. As a result, GreatStar launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, GreatStar confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and copied by an unauthorized individual between August 2 and August 17, 2023. As a result, GreatStar began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
As a result of the data breach, GreatStar began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to California residents, GreatStar is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific type of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letter that GreatStar filed with the Attorney General of California is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from GreatStar Tools USA, 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.
