Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Ace Electric, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The Ace Electric data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT ACE ELECTRIC, INC.:
Ace Electric is a family-owned electrical contractor that specializes in commercial electrical services and construction. Founded in 1975, Ace Electric provides all manner of electrical services, including commercial, industrial, and governmental installations, maintenance, and preconstruction planning and design services. Originally founded by Tom Stalvey, Sr. as a small residential and commercial contractor, today, Ace Electrical is now a major electrical contractor in the Southeastern United States. Headquartered in Valdosta, Georgia, Ace Electrical has 5 additional division offices located in Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Ace Electric discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Ace Electric determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information. In September 2023, Ace Electric began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Address
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Financial information
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
If you received a breach notification letter from Ace Electric, Inc.:
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 Ace Electric 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 free credit monitoring service provided by Ace Electric, Inc.;
- 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.