Horizontal reported a data breach to the Attorney General of New Hampshire, revealing that sensitive personal information within its systems may have been accessed and acquired. The company detected unauthorized activity between July 3 and July 11, 2024, leading to an internal investigation to determine the extent of the breach. Through this investigation, Horizontal discovered that personal data such as names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers were potentially exposed. Following this, Horizontal began reviewing the data to identify the specific individuals affected by the breach.
On July 18, 2024, Horizontal completed its review and confirmed the types of information that had been compromised. As a result, the company initiated steps to notify all impacted individuals about the breach. On July 24, 2024, data breach notification letters were sent out to those affected, providing them with details about the compromised information and offering complimentary credit monitoring services. The breach notification letter also included a link to further information filed with the Attorney General of New Hampshire.
Horizontal, headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, operates two main businesses: Horizontal Digital, which focuses on digital marketing strategies, and Horizontal Talent, a staffing firm connecting companies with skilled digital marketing and IT professionals. With over 500 employees and offices across the United States, Dubai, India, and Malaysia, Horizontal’s global presence emphasizes its commitment to providing end-to-end services for clients in a variety of industries.
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