Posted On May 9, 2022 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
May 9, 2022 – Recently, El Monte RV reported a data breach after an unauthorized party was able to gain access to sensitive consumer information stored on the company’s computer servers. As a result of this breach, the sensitive information of certain individuals was compromised. On May 5, 2022, El Monte RV sent out data breach letters to those whose information was affected by the breach.
If you received a data breach notification, it is essential you understand what is at risk. The data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. are actively investigating the El Monte RV data breach on behalf of people whose information was exposed. As a part of this investigation, we are providing free consultations to anyone affected by the breach who is interested in learning more about the risks of identity theft, what they can do to protect themselves, and what their legal options may be to obtain compensation from El Monte RV.
According to an official filed by the company, in January 2021, El Monte RV learned of a data security incident affecting portions of its computer system.
In response, the company secured its computer systems and launched an investigation to learn more about the nature and scope of the incident. As a result of this investigation, El Monte RV learned that an unauthorized party was able to access and potentially acquire sensitive files from the El Monte RV network.
Upon learning of the unauthorized access, El Monte RV then sought to identify whether any parties’ sensitive information was contained in the affected files. On April 5, 2022, the company completed its review of the compromised files, confirming that consumer information was accessible by the unauthorized party between the dates of January 22 and January 24, 2022. On May 5, 2022, El Monte RV issued data breach letters to those whose information was compromised in the breach.
El Monte RV is a company that specializes in the rental and sale of recreational vehicles, campers, and similar vehicles. The company was founded in 1970 and is currently based in Santa Fe Springs, California. The company operates dozens of locations nationwide, including in California, Indiana, Texas, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Florida, New Jersey, Washington, Illinois, and New York. El Monte RV employs more than 150 people and generates approximately $28 million in annual revenue.
