Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Eileen Fisher, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The Eileen Fisher data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 1,850 individuals.
ABOUT EILEEN FISHER, INC.:
Eileen Fisher is a retail company offering a variety of garments and accessories, ranging from sleepwear to professional attire. Accordingly, Eileen Fisher utilizes an array of fabrics including cashmere, silk, and linen. Founded by an interior and graphic designer in 1984, Eileen Fisher has grown to employ more than 700 individuals. Headquartered in Irvington, New York, Eileen Fisher operates 61 locations and is sold in over 300 department stores throughout the United States and Canada.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On October 14, 2021, Eileen Fisher discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Eileen Fisher determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information through certain employee email accounts between July 2 and October 19, 2021. On March 1, 2023, Eileen Fisher began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
If you received a breach notification letter from Eileen Fisher:
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 Eileen Fisher 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 Eileen Fisher;
- 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.