**Brinson Askew Reports Potential Data Breach Exposing Sensitive Personal Information**
Brinson Askew, a Massachusetts-based entity, recently disclosed a potential data breach to the state’s Attorney General, revealing that sensitive personal identifiable information (PII) under its care may have been compromised. The breach notice, filed with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, does not specify the nature of the security incident that led to the exposure.
Affected individuals may have had the following data exposed:
- Full names
- Social Security numbers
In response, Brinson Askew has begun mailing data breach notification letters to impacted parties, detailing the specific types of information compromised. The company is also offering complimentary credit monitoring services to those affected. The breach notice submitted to Massachusetts authorities is available for review.
Source: https://straussborrelli.com/2025/12/10/brinson-askew-berry-data-breach-investigation/
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