On April 10, 2024, Wold Architects and Engineers discovered a data breach involving sensitive personal identifiable information. The breach, which was traced back to April 7, 2024, involved unauthorized access to the company’s systems. The information compromised included names, Social Security numbers, and government identification numbers such as driver’s licenses and passports.
The breach was confirmed after an internal investigation, which led Wold to begin notifying affected individuals on June 28, 2024. The company has communicated with those impacted, providing details about the types of information that were potentially exposed.
Wold, a full-service planning, architecture, and engineering firm based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, offers a range of services primarily to public-sector clients. Founded in 1968, the firm handles projects including public schools, courthouses, and hospitals, and operates additional offices in Colorado, Illinois, and Tennessee.
The company has implemented measures to address the breach and prevent future incidents. Wold continues to work on resolving the issue and is cooperating with relevant authorities to mitigate any further risk to affected individuals.
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