On August 23, 2023, CLEAResult filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that confidential consumer data that had been entrusted to the company was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, CLEAResult explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers and financial account numbers. Upon completing its investigation, CLEAResult began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from CLEAResult, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. As we’ve previously discussed, data breaches involving your Social Security number are very concerning because hackers can easily use your SSN to commit a wide range of frauds against you, including identity theft. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the CLEAResult data breach.
What Caused the CLEAResult Breach?
The CLEAResult data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. Unfortunately, CLEAResult’s filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts provides only limited information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, the incident reportedly involved information that CLEAResult collects and maintains as an administrator. However, the incident does not appear to have affected CLEAResult’s computer system, meaning this was likely a third-party data breach. Often, third-party breaches involve vendors used by companies to perform certain services.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, CLEAResult reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number and financial account number.
On August 23, 2023, CLEAResult sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of which information of theirs was compromised.
More Information About CLEAResult
Founded in 2003, CLEAResult is a business services company based in Austin, Texas. CLEAResult provides energy management services and designs and implements energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, education, technical assistance, and financial guidance to reduce energy costs. CLEAResult operates locations or maintains off-site workers in over 60 cities across the United States and Canada. CLEAResult employs more than 2,400 people and generates approximately $428 million in annual revenue.
