Posted On January 29, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
January 29 – The UFCW Local 135 data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the organization was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The UFCW Local 135 data breach resulted in unauthorized access to members’ sensitive information being compromised.
According to the Maine Attorney General’s office, UFCW Local 135 reported a data breach following the detection of suspicious activity within their computer network on August 23, 2024. In response to this discovery, the organization launched an investigation and engaged external cybersecurity experts to conduct a thorough investigation.
The investigation revealed that an unauthorized party had not only accessed but potentially acquired confidential information stored on UFCW Local 135’s IT network. Following this discovery, the organization conducted a review of the compromised files to identify affected members and the scope of the exposed information. This review process was completed on January 15, 2025.
On January 28, 2025, UFCW Local 135 began sending personalized data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was compromised during the incident. While the public notice filed with the Maine Attorney General does not specify the types of information exposed, the individual notification letters sent to affected members contain detailed information about the specific data compromised in each case.
UFCW Local 135 operates as a labor union based in San Diego, California. The organization represents approximately 12,000 workers across multiple sectors, including grocery, retail, healthcare, and pharmacy industries. As a labor organization, UFCW Local 135 functions as a collective bargaining representative, negotiating employment terms and conditions with various employers on behalf of its members. The organization maintains a staff of roughly 25 employees and generates annual revenue of approximately $5 million. Their operational structure includes departments dedicated to contract negotiations, member representation, and workplace rights enforcement.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the UFCW Local 135 data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from UFCW Local 135 and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
