On November 21, 2023, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (“BBBSA”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering a recent network security incident impacting the organization’s computer network. In this notice, BBBSA explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, state identification numbers, payment card numbers, account types and numbers, bank names and routing numbers, email addresses and passwords, medical information and health insurance information. Upon completing its investigation, BBBSA began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Data Breach?
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of America data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, BBBSA’s filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on March 28, 2023, BBBSA experienced a network security incident affecting the company’s IT network. In response, BBSA secured its systems and then launched an investigation into the incident with the help of third-party data security specialists.
The BBBSA investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access—and possibly obtain—certain documents containing confidential consumer information.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, date of birth, driver’s license number, state identification number, payment card number, account type and number, bank name and routing number, email address and password, medical information and health insurance information.
On November 21, 2023, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a non-profit organization based out of Tampa, Florida. BBBSA specializes in creating support for one-to-one youth mentoring relationships for children. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America operates in communities all over the country. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America employs more than 109 people and generates approximately $9.5 million in annual revenue.
