Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Alpha Omega Winery, LLC (“Alpha Omega”) regarding its recent data breach. The Alpha Omega data breach involved sensitive personal information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT ALPHA OMEGA WINERY, LLC:
Alpha Omega is a boutique winery based in California. Founded in 2006, Alpha Omega produces a range of wines with grapes from its own vineyards and from historic vineyards throughout the Napa Valley.2,3 Additionally, Alpha Omega offers tasting room experiences and winery events at its winery estate.2,4 Headquartered in Rutherford, California, Alpha Omega employs over 50 individuals.3
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Alpha Omega reported to the Attorney General of California that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its care may have been compromised. According to the breach notice, on December 28, 2023, Alpha Omega experienced a ransomware incident.1 As a result, Alpha Omega launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Alpha Omega confirmed that sensitive personal information and protected health information in its care may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party between December 27 and December 28, 2023. As a result, Alpha Omega 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
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license or state ID number
- Passport number
- Other government identification number
- Health insurance policy number
- Medical information
As a result of the breach, Alpha Omega began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to California residents, Alpha Omega is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the breach notification letters that Alpha Omega filed with the Attorney General of California is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Alpha Omega Winery, 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.
