Data Breach Notifications

Entity Information

  • Type of Organization: Other Commercial
  • Entity Name: Bricker & Eckler LLP
  • Street Address: 100 S. Third St.
  • City: Columbus
  • State, or Country if outside the US: Ohio
  • Zip Code: 43215

Submitted By

  • Name: Chris Cwalina
  • Title: Global Co-Head of Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity
  • Firm name (if different than entity): Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
  • Telephone Number: 202-662-4691
  • Email Address: chris.cwalina@Nortonrosefulbright.com
  • Relationship to entity whose information was compromised: legal counsel

Breach Information

  • Total number of persons affected (including residents): 430,185
  • Total number of Maine residents affected: 18
  • If the number of Maine residents exceeds 1,000, have the consumer reporting agencies been notified:
  • Date(s) Breach Occured: 01/14/2021
  • Date Breach Discovered: 01/31/2021
  • Description of the Breach:
    • External system breach (hacking)
  • Information Acquired - Name or other personal identifier in combination with: Driver's License Number or Non-Driver Identification Card Number

Notification and Protection Services

  • Type of Notification: Written
  • Date(s) of consumer notification: 04/06/2021
  • Copy of notice to affected Maine residents: Sample Consumer Notice Letter.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: Bricker is offering 12-month complimentary credit monitoring and fraud protection services to individuals whose personal information was involved. Bricker is also providing a toll-free hotline for the individuals to call with any questions regarding the incident.