Data Breach Notifications

Entity Information

  • Type of Organization: Other Commercial
  • Entity Name: J.S. McCarthy Co., Inc.
  • Street Address: J.S. McCarthy Co., Inc.
  • City: Augusta
  • State, or Country if outside the US: ME
  • Zip Code: 04330

Submitted By

  • Name: Sarah Cobble
  • Title: Attorney
  • Firm name (if different than entity): Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP
  • Telephone Number: (205) 719-8868
  • Email Address: Sarah.Cobble@lewisbrisbois.com
  • Relationship to entity whose information was compromised: Counsel

Breach Information

  • Total number of persons affected (including residents): 618
  • Total number of Maine residents affected: 440
  • If the number of Maine residents exceeds 1,000, have the consumer reporting agencies been notified:
  • Date(s) Breach Occured: October 19, 24
  • Date Breach Discovered: October 31, 2024
  • Description of the Breach:
    • External system breach (hacking)
  • Information Acquired - Name or other personal identifier in combination with:

Notification and Protection Services

  • Type of Notification: Written
  • Date(s) of consumer notification: November 08, 2024
  • Copy of notice to affected Maine residents: Notification_Letter_-_A_-_J.S._McCarthy_-_Draft_Final_-_Redacted(148451299.1).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: Written individual notifications are estimated to be mailed to individuals 11/08/24 offering credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through TransUnion. The service will be provided for twelve (12) months.