Posted On May 3, 2022 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
May 3, 2022 – Recently, Pedersen Worldwide, LLC (“PW Companies”) 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 the breach, the sensitive information of certain individuals was compromised. On April 29, 2022, Pedersen Worldwide, LLC 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 PW Cos. 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 Pedersen Worldwide, LLC.
According to an official filed by the company, on March 30, 2022, PW Companies detected suspicious activity on 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, PW Cos. confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access and potentially remove sensitive files from the PW Cos. network.
Upon learning of the unauthorized access, PW Cos. then sought to identify whether any parties’ sensitive information was contained in the affected files. On April 21, 2022, the company completed its review of the compromised files, identifying those whose information was compromised.
On April 29, 2022, PW Cos. issued data breach letters to those whose information was compromised in the breach.
Pedersen Worldwide, LLC is the parent company of the retail brands Del Sol and Cariloha. Founded in 2007, the company is based in Sandy, Utah. Del Sol manufactures and sells color-changing clothing, marketed primarily in vacation destinations. Cariloha specializes in bamboo-based products, such as clothing and bedding. PW Companies employs more than 144 people and generates approximately $61 million in annual revenue.
