WESTERN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION, INC. PROVIDES NOTICE OF DATA BREACH
Rancho Cordova, California. Western Electrical Contractors Association, Inc. ("WECA") is providing notice of an incident that may have impacted the privacy of information related to certain individuals.
What Happened? Earlier this year, WECA identified suspicious activity on certain computer systems within its network. WECA immediately launched an investigation to determine the nature and scope of the activity. The investigation determined that an unauthorized actor gained access to certain files within WECA's network between January 21, 2024 and January 22, 2024, and may have copied those files. Following the investigation, WECA undertook a detailed review of all the files potentially impacted to determine what information was present in these files and to whom it related. On June 27, 2024, WECA finalized this review and determined that information related to certain individuals could be affected. Out of an abundance of caution, WECA is providing notice of this event to the public.
What Information Was Involved? The types of information potentially impacted by this incident varies by individual but may include name, date of birth, Social Security number, driver's license number, financial account information, payment card information, medical information, and health insurance information.
What We Are Doing. WECA takes the confidentiality, privacy, and security of information in its care very seriously. Upon discovery of the event, WECA conducted a diligent investigation to confirm the full nature and scope, took prompt steps to ensure security of its network environment, and conducted a comprehensive review of the information potentially affected. WECA also notified law enforcement and enhanced its existing security protocols.
What You Can Do. Although WECA is unaware of actual or attempted misuse of any information, WECA is providing notice of this incident out of an abundance of caution. WECA encourages individuals to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud by reviewing your account statements and explanation of benefits and monitoring your free credit reports for suspicious activity and to detect errors over the next 12 to 24 months. For additional information on how to protect yourself against identity theft and fraud and report any suspected incident of the same, please visit our website at https://www.goweca.com/NoticeofDataBreach.aspx
For More Information. We encourage individuals with questions about this incident to call 1-877-211-7448 Monday through Friday 6 am - 6 pm Pacific Time, excluding holidays. You may also write to us at 3695 Bleckely Street, Rancho Cordova, CA 95655.
CONTACT:
Michelle Gilkey
877-444-9322, ext 123
mgilkey@goweca.com
/PRNewswire -- Aug. 29, 2024/
SOURCE Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA)
