Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, a Florida-based law firm, recently reported a data breach to the Iowa Attorney General. The breach, discovered on November 27, 2022, involved unauthorized access to Gunster’s computer network. The firm initiated an investigation to understand the scope and nature of the incident.
The investigation revealed that sensitive personal and protected health information may have been compromised. This includes details such as names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government IDs, financial account numbers, payment card numbers, medical information, and health insurance data. The breach affected various types of personal information depending on the individual.
Gunster has been proactive in addressing the breach by sending multiple rounds of notification letters to affected individuals. The firm is providing a detailed list of the specific information impacted and is offering 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring services to those affected.
Founded in 1925, Gunster is a comprehensive law firm with expertise in various aspects of business law. Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, the firm has 11 additional locations across the state. Despite the breach, Gunster continues to enhance its security measures to protect client information.
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