Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ, Inc., operating as GoodTemps, recently discovered a data breach involving unauthorized access to sensitive consumer information stored on its network. The breach was identified after suspicious activity was detected, prompting an investigation. The investigation confirmed that an unauthorized actor accessed parts of GoodTemps’ network, including files with confidential data.
Following the breach, GoodTemps took steps to secure its systems and initiated a thorough review to determine the extent of the compromised information. The organization has since begun notifying individuals affected by the breach through data breach notification letters. While the specific types of data exposed have not been publicly detailed, affected individuals are expected to receive information about what data was compromised.
GoodTemps’ recent notice to the Attorney General of Massachusetts marks an official disclosure of the breach. Although more detailed information about the nature of the compromised data is pending, GoodTemps has been working to inform all impacted individuals and address the breach’s implications.
GoodTemps, a division of Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ, specializes in temporary staffing across various sectors. The organization operates in Greater New York and New Jersey, employing over 696 individuals and generating around $14 million annually.
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