Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating The Switch Enterprises LLC (“The Switch”) regarding its recent data breach. The Switch data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of employees.
ABOUT THE SWITCH ENTERPRISES LLC:
The Switch is a live video production and distribution company based in New York. Founded in 1991, The Switch provides a comprehensive production platform that combines mobile and at-home services that enable customers to capture, edit, and package live video. Additionally, The Switch’s global transmission network connects over 500 of the world’s largest content producers, distributors, and sports and event venues – linking rights holders, broadcasters, streaming platforms, media outlets and web services.3 Headquartered in New York, New York, The Switch employs over 50 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On November 28, 2023, The Switch discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, The Switch determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information on November 18, 2023. On December 21, 2023, The Switch began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Contact information
- Passport information
- Driver’s license
- Date of birth
If you received a breach notification letter from The Switch Enterprises LLC:
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 The Switch 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 The Switch Enterprises LLC:
- 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.