Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating The American Meteorological Society (“AMS”) regarding its recent data breach. The AMS data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY:
AMS is a non-profit scientific organization based in Massachusetts. Specializing in the atmospheric, oceanic, and meteorological fields, AMS conducts research, publishes peer reviewed journals and monographs, provides education, and organizes scientific meetings and conferences. Founded in 1919, AMS publishes 12 peer-reviewed scientific journals and sponsors more than 12 conferences annually. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, AMS has an additional location in Washington, D.C., and a membership of over 12,000 professionals, professors, students, and weather enthusiasts.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On December 5, 2023, AMS discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, AMS determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed and acquired this sensitive information in April 2023. On December 14, 2023, AMS began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Financial Account number
If you received a breach notification letter from The American Meteorological Society:
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.
