Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Alps Alpine North America, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The Alps Alpine data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT ALPS ALPINE NORTH AMERICA INC.:
Alps Alpine is an electronics and automotive infotainment systems manufacturer based in Japan. Founded in 1948, Alps Alpine began as an electrical components manufacturer, designing and producing products such as rotary switches, capacitors, and potentiometers. Today, Alps Alpine has evolved into a global company that provides products and services to customers in many different sectors, including automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare, and energy markets. Headquartered in Ota-Ku, Tokyo, Alps Alpine has over 29,000 employees in R&D, production, and sales locations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. 3
WHAT HAPPENED?
On September 10, 2023, Alps Alpine discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Alps Alpine determined that an unauthorized party may have accessed this sensitive information on September 10, 2023. On November 28, 2023, Alps Alpine began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Address
- Driver’s license number
- Passport number
If you received a breach notification letter from Alps Alpine North America, 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 Alps Alpine 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 Alps Alpine North America 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.