Access Corp. Data Breach

Access Corp. (“Access”) recently notified certain individuals of a data security incident that may have resulted in unauthorized access to personal information. According to the notification letter sent to affected individuals, the incident involved access to data maintained by Access, prompting the company to issue notices and provide guidance on protecting against potential identity theft or fraud.

Access the largest privately held records and information management services provider in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, founded in 2004. They offer end-to-end solutions, including secure offsite storage, document scanning/digitization, and destruction services to help organizations manage, protect, and govern their physical and digital records.

Upon learning of the incident, Access reported that it took steps to address the situation and protect the security of affected data. The company indicated that it is taking the incident seriously and implementing measures intended to safeguard personal information.

Following its review, Access determined that personal information belonging to certain individuals may have been involved. After completing its assessment and identifying the potentially impacted data, Access began issuing written notification letters to affected individuals.

As part of its response, Access stated that it is offering 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through Experian IdentityWorks to impacted individuals. Enrollment instructions are provided in the notification letter and accompanying attachments.

Access also advised recipients to remain vigilant by monitoring financial accounts and credit reports for suspicious activity and to take advantage of the identity protection resources being offered.

If you received a Notice of Data Incident from Access Corp., it confirms that your personal information may have been impacted by this security incident.

What information is involved in the Access Corp. Data Breach?

Compromised information may include:

The exact information involved is detailed in each notification letter sent by Access.

Your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name and other personal or financial identifiers. When PII is exposed in a data security incident, it may be misused for identity theft, financial fraud, or other unauthorized activity.

Access encourages affected individuals to closely review account statements, monitor credit reports, and follow the guidance included in the notification letter. Individuals are also advised to consider placing fraud alerts or credit freezes and to report any suspicious activity promptly.

Companies that collect, store, or manage sensitive personal information are responsible for taking reasonable measures to protect that data from unauthorized access. When a failure in safeguards results in a data breach or security incident, affected individuals may have legal rights, which vary by state and depend on the nature of the information involved and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

If you received a Notice of Data Incident related to Access Corp., your personal information may be at risk.

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