Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Hallmark Aviation Services, LP, regarding its recent data breach. The Hallmark Aviation Services data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT HALLMARK AVIATION SERVICES, LP:
Hallmark Aviation Services is an on-the-ground airline and airport services company that specializes in providing centralized bagging, training, crew transport services, and more. Founded in 1989, Hallmark Aviation Services has grown to be a leader in its industry, contracting with major airlines and airports across the United States, including Honolulu International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, and 15 more. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Hallmark Aviation Services employs over 2,500 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On August 3, 2022, a vendor that contracts with Hallmark Aviation Services discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Hallmark Aviation Services’ vendor concluded that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information between February 1 and February 3, 2022. On September 30, 2022, Hallmark Aviation Services began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The exact type of information has not been disclosed by Hallmark Aviation Services. However, according to state reporting guidelines, “personal information” can include the following types of information:
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Financial information
- Medical information
- Taxpayer information
- Personal identification number issued by the United States IRS
If you received a breach notification letter from Hallmark Aviation Services, LP:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Hallmark Aviation Services data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in the free credit monitoring service provided by Hallmark Aviation Services, LP;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.