Data Breach Notifications

Entity Information

  • Type of Organization: Other Government Entity
  • Entity Name: Washington Convention and Sports Authority t/a Events DC
  • Street Address: 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW
  • City: Washington
  • State, or Country if outside the US: DC
  • Zip Code: 20001

Submitted By

  • Name: Nicole B. Jackson
  • Title: General Counsel
  • Firm name (if different than entity):
  • Telephone Number: 2022493000
  • Email Address: njackson@eventsdc.com
  • Relationship to entity whose information was compromised: General Counsel

Breach Information

  • Total number of persons affected (including residents): 1449
  • 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: 09/29/2022
  • Date Breach Discovered: 09/29/2022
  • 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: Electronic
  • Date(s) of consumer notification: 04/27/2023
  • Copy of notice to affected Maine residents: Sample Beneficary Letter_ME .pdf
  • Date of any previous (within 12 months) breach notifications:
  • 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: Duration - 24-months Provider - Experian Description- Experian IdentityWorks includes: -Credit Monitoring: Actively monitors Experian, Equifax and Transunion files for indicators of fraud -Identity Restoration: Identity Restoration specialists are immediately available to help you address credit and non-credit related fraud. -Experian IdentityWorks ExtendCARETM: You receive the same high-level of Identity Restoration support even after your Experian IdentityWorks membership has expired. -Up to $1 Million Identity Theft Insurance**: Provides coverage for certain costs and unauthorized electronic fund transfers.