Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Golden Corral Corporation regarding its recent data breach. The Golden Corral data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT GOLDEN CORRAL CORPORATION:
Golden Corral is a buffet style family restaurant chain based in North Carolina. Founded in 1973, Golden Corral offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet menus with over 150 items to choose from, including all you can eat soups and salads, grilled to order steaks, and homemade desserts.2 Additionally, Golden Corral is known for its seasonal promotion specials, featuring traditional holiday menu items. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Golden Corral has locations across 39 U.S. states and Puerto Rico.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Golden Corral discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information may have been accessed. In November 2023, Golden Corral reported the data breach to the Attorney General of Texas. According to the breach report, Golden Corral has notified individuals whose data may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Address
- Financial information
- Health insurance information
If you received a breach notification letter from Golden Corral Corporation:
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 Golden Corral 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 Golden Corral Corporation;
- 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.