Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating InfoMart, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The InfoMart data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT INFOMART, INC.:
InfoMart is a human resources company specializing in pre-employment background screening services. Accordingly, InfoMart offers background check resources, including drug testing, social media searches, criminal histories, education and employment verification, and more. Founded in 1989, InfoMart has invested in high end technology to establish itself as a leader in the background screening solutions industry. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, InfoMart serves corporations throughout the United States.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On March 21, 2023, InfoMart 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, InfoMart determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information through an InfoMart user email. On April 27, 2023, InfoMart began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Government issued identification number
If you received a breach notification letter from InfoMart:
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 InfoMart 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 any free credit monitoring services provided by InfoMart, Inc.;
- 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.