On November 21, 2023, K&K Glass, which is now a part of Auto Glass Now (“Auto Glass Now”), filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access the company’s IT network. In this notice, Auto Glass Now explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, and dates of birth. Upon completing its investigation, Auto Glass Now began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you receive a data breach notification from Auto Glass Now, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. 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 Auto Glass Now data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Auto Glass Now Data Breach?

The Auto Glass Now data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Auto Glass Now’s filing with the Attorney General of Montana provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, Auto Glass Now recently learned of a data security incident that occurred back in July 2023.

Upon learning about the incident, Auto Glass Now notified law enforcement and then began working with third-party data security specialists to investigate the intrusion and the potential impact on confidential information in the company’s possession. The Auto Glass Now investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed portions of the company’s computer network containing confidential information belonging to employees and job applicants.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Auto Glass Now 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, driver’s license number, passport number, address, telephone number, and date of birth.

On November 21, 2023, Auto Glass Now 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 what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About Auto Glass Now

Auto Glass Now is an automotive repair business located in Oakland, California. The company specializes in windshield replacement, windshield repair, rear windshield replacement and side window replacement. Auto Glass Now is part of the Driven Brands family, which also includes Meineke, Maaco, Take5 and Carstar. Auto Glass Now employs more than 309 people and generates approximately $5 million in annual revenue. Driven Brands generates $2 billion in annual revenue and employs more than 11,000 people.