GATE Petroleum Company discovered that confidential data held on its computer network was accessed by unauthorized third parties on November 9, 2022 and, as a result, filed a data breach complaint with the Attorney General of Maine. The breach made people’s names and Social Security numbers public. GATE has just delivered a privacy breach letter to all affected parties, informing them of the occurrence and outlining steps they can take to protect themselves against fraud and identity theft.
It is critical to understand what is at risk and your options if GATE Petroleum Company notifies you of a data breach. Businesses have a legal obligation to protect the customer information they hold, as we detailed in our previous essay. You can sue the corporation for financial damages if the corporation has not implemented the necessary security measures to protect your data.
The GATE Petro data breach: what we know
Information available regarding GATE Petro violations is based on documents filed by the company with the Maine District Attorney’s Office. On September 21, 2022, GATE detected suspicious activity on your computer network. In response, the company worked with a third-party cybersecurity provider to investigate the incident and determine if and what type of consumer data was compromised.
A GATE investigation confirmed that between September 20, 2022 and September 22, 2022, unauthorized persons accessed the company’s computer network. Additionally, the company’s investigation revealed that some of the compromised files contained sensitive information about certain consumers.
When GATE Petro discovered that confidential consumer data had been disclosed to unauthorized third parties, it began investigating affected files to identify compromised information and affected consumers. identified the person. Compromised information varies from person to person, but can include names and social security numbers.
GATE Petro notified those whose information was compromised as a result of the latest data security issue on November 9, 2022.
GATE Petroleum Company, a multifaceted company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, was founded in 1960. The company operates in multiple markets. However, managing gas stations and convenience stores in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina is GATE’s core business.
The range of services offered by GATE includes car washes, fuel and fleet services, real estate, accommodation and construction materials. Ponte Vedra Beach Lodge & Club, River Club and Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club are all owned by GATE Petroleum Company. More than 2,938 people work at GATE Petro, which generates annual revenues of nearly $731 million.