Data Breach Notifications

Entity Information

  • Type of Organization: Other Commercial
  • Entity Name: Dole plc
  • Street Address: 200 South Tryon Street, Suite 600
  • City: Charlotte
  • State, or Country if outside the US: North Carolina
  • Zip Code: 28202

Submitted By

  • Name: Stephenie Handler
  • Title: Partner
  • Firm name (if different than entity): Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
  • Telephone Number: 202.955.8510
  • Email Address: shandler@gibsondunn.com
  • Relationship to entity whose information was compromised: Counsel

Breach Information

  • Total number of persons affected (including residents): Approximately 3,885 U.S. residents
  • Total number of Maine residents affected: 1
  • If the number of Maine residents exceeds 1,000, have the consumer reporting agencies been notified:
  • Date(s) Breach Occured: 02/10/2023
  • Date Breach Discovered: 05/05/2023
  • Description of the Breach:
    • External system breach (hacking)
  • Information Acquired - Name or other personal identifier in combination with: Social Security Number

Notification and Protection Services

  • Type of Notification: Written
  • Date(s) of consumer notification: 06/20/2023
  • Copy of notice to affected Maine residents: Maine Sample Individual Notice Letter.pdf
  • Date of any previous (within 12 months) breach notifications: N/A
  • Were identity theft protection services offered: Yes
  • If yes, please provide the duration, the provider of the service and a brief description of the service: Equifax ID Watchdog; 1 year