On April 24, 2023, Livingston International, Inc. (“Livingston”) filed a notice of data breach with the Texas Attorney General determining that confidential consumer information that had been entrusted to the company was subject to unauthorized access. Based on the company’s official filing, the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’ names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and financial account information. After confirming that consumer data was leaked, Livingston began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals who were impacted by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from Livingston International, Inc., it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. As a data breach victim, your risk of experiencing identity theft increases significantly. However, there are steps you can take to reduce these risks, and if evidence emerges suggesting the company was negligent in how it handled your information, you may be able to pursue a data breach lawsuit against Livingston International or another company that was responsible for the breach. To learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft and what your legal options are in the wake of the Livingston International data breach, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What We Know So Far About the Livingston International Breach

News of the Livingston International data breach is still fresh; however, what we know at this point comes from the company’s filing with the Texas Attorney General. Unfortunately, the information made available through the Texas AG’s site is limited, and Livingston has not yet posted notice of the breach on its website, so information about the breach is limited. However, what we do know is that Livingston International recently determined that an unauthorized party was able to access confidential information that the given to the company. It is not yet clear if the breach occurred at Livingston or a third-party vendor of the company.

However, upon discovering that sensitive consumer data was made available to an unauthorized party, Livingston International began to review the affected files to determine what information was compromised and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, address, Social Security number, driver’s license number, and financial account information.

On April 24, 2023, Livingston International sent out data breach letters to all individuals whose information was compromised as a result of the recent data security incident.

More Information About Livingston International, Inc.

Founded in 1945, Livingston International, Inc. is an international customs broker based in Toronto, Canada. The company provides international trade consulting services, global trade management services, freight forwarding services and other logistics services to customers across the world. In 2019, Livingston was acquired by Platinum Equity, a global investment firm. Livingston International employs more than 2,900 people and generates approximately $947 million in annual revenue.