Data Breach Notifications

Entity Information

  • Type of Organization: Other Commercial
  • Entity Name: William S. Hein & Co., Inc.
  • Street Address: 2350 North Forest Road
  • City: Getzville
  • State, or Country if outside the US: NY
  • Zip Code: 14068

Submitted By

  • Name: Juliana Cipolla
  • Title: Ms.
  • Firm name (if different than entity): The Beckage Firm PLLC
  • Telephone Number: (223) 253-4762
  • Email Address: jcipolla@thebeckagefirm.com
  • Relationship to entity whose information was compromised: counsel

Breach Information

  • Total number of persons affected (including residents): 417
  • Total number of Maine residents affected: 2
  • If the number of Maine residents exceeds 1,000, have the consumer reporting agencies been notified:
  • Date(s) Breach Occured: April 10, 2024
  • Date Breach Discovered: November 12, 2024
  • Description of the Breach:
    • Other
  • Information Acquired - Name or other personal identifier in combination with:

Notification and Protection Services

  • Type of Notification: Written
  • Date(s) of consumer notification: December 31, 2024
  • Copy of notice to affected Maine residents: WSH_Notification_Letter_Employee_(12).pdf
  • Date of any previous (within 12 months) breach notifications:
  • Were identity theft protection services offered: Yes
  • If yes, please provide the duration, the provider of the service and a brief description of the service: 12 months