Lighthouse Electric Company (LEC) has informed affected individuals of a data breach involving unauthorized access to personal information that occurred between October 21, 2024, and October 26, 2024. The breach was detected on or around October 26, 2024, when suspicious activity was noticed in the company’s network. An internal investigation revealed that certain files containing sensitive information, including names, Social Security numbers, bank account details, and health insurance information, were copied without authorization. The breach was fully investigated, and the review of the impacted files was completed by December 23, 2024.
As a result of the breach, LEC has taken several measures to address the situation. The company promptly secured its systems and worked diligently to understand the full scope of the breach. In response, LEC is reviewing and enhancing its current safeguards, policies, and procedures to prevent future incidents. The company has emphasized its commitment to ensuring the confidentiality, privacy, and security of the information entrusted to it.
To assist affected individuals, LEC is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services through IDX, a trusted service provider. The company encourages individuals to remain vigilant against identity theft and fraud by regularly reviewing their account statements and monitoring their credit reports for any suspicious activity.
LEC has provided instructions on how to enroll in the complimentary credit monitoring services and has included additional steps individuals can take to protect their personal information.
While the investigation is ongoing, LEC has assured that it will provide updates to affected individuals as new significant facts are discovered. The company has also clarified that by providing this notice, it does not waive any rights or defenses regarding the applicability of Maine law or the data event notification statute. Affected individuals are urged to contact LEC for further information on how to protect their information and to make use of the credit monitoring services offered.
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