On February 12, 2024, SinglePoint Outsourcing (“SinglePoint”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that an unauthorized party had accessed its computer network. In this notice, SinglePoint explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their name, Social Security number, date of birth, driver's license number, and bank account information. Upon completing its investigation, SinglePoint 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 SinglePoint Outsourcing, 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 SinglePoint Outsourcing data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the SinglePoint Outsourcing Data Breach?
The SinglePoint Outsourcing data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, SinglePoint’s filing with the Attorney General of Montana provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on November 30, 2023, SinglePoint learned of a potential data security incident involving its computer network. In response, SinglePoint secured its systems and then launched an investigation with the help of third-party forensics specialists.
This investigation ultimately concluded that an unauthorized party was able to access and acquire certain files from the company’s IT network, including those containing confidential consumer information.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, SinglePoint Outsourcing reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. SinglePoint completed this review on January 11, 2024. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, date of birth, driver's license number, and bank account information.
On February 12, 2024, SinglePoint Outsourcing 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 SinglePoint Outsourcing
SinglePoint Outsourcing is a business services company located in Visalia, California. SinglePoint provides its clients with a range of outsourcing solutions, such as benefits management, workers’ compensation management, talent management, human resources management, and more. SingleSource is owned and operated by Triad Solutions. SinglePoint Outsourcing employs more than 37 people and generates approximately $10 million in annual revenue.
