Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Walmart, Inc. regarding the recent Spark Driver data breach. The Spark Driver data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT SPARK DRIVER:
Spark Driver is a shopping and delivery service platform operated by Walmart. Drivers on the Spark Driver app make deliveries and returns for Walmart and other leading retailers.2 Launched in 2018, the Spark Driver app operates in all 50 U.S. states across more than 17,000 pickup points. Drivers on the Spark Driver app are independent contractors and part of the gig economy.2 Walmart is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, and operates more than 10,000 stores and clubs in 19 countries and employs over 1 million individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
In January 2024, Spark Driver discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information may have been accessed and acquired. Recently, Spark Driver began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Date of birth
- Contact information (e.g., phone number, email address, mailing address)
If you received a breach notification letter from Spark Driver:
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 Spark Driver 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 Spark Driver:
- 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.