Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Observer Media Group Inc. (“OMG”) regarding its recent data breach. The OMG data breach involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT OBSERVER MEDIA GROUP INC.:
OMG is a media and publishing company based in Florida. Founded in 1995, OMG offers local newspapers, magazines, and news websites across multiple Florida communities.2 Today, OMG’s areas of expertise include print and digital publishing, advertising and marketing solutions, community engagement, and lifestyle content.2 Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, OMG employs over 100 individuals.2
WHAT HAPPENED?
On June 20, 2025, OMG reported to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its care may have been compromised. In the sample breach notice, OMG does not elaborate on the nature of the security incident that impacted its systems. 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, OMG began providing notice to impacted individuals. Based on the notice sent to Massachusetts residents, OMG is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services.1 A link to the breach report filed by the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Observer Media 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.
