Notice of Data Security Incident
Gerber Childrenswear LLC (“GCW”) has learned of a data incident that may have involved the personal information of some GCW vendors, employees and dependents. On June 26, 2023, GCW discovered unusual activity on our computer network. Upon identifying the issue, GCW promptly began an internal investigation, took steps to secure our systems, and notified law enforcement. GCW also engaged a forensic security firm to investigate and confirm the security of our computer systems. The forensic investigation determined that an unknown third party accessed GCW’s computer systems and may have accessed and acquired certain documents from GCW’s systems as a part of the incident.
The investigation also determined that the unauthorized access was limited to GCW’s corporate files and did not involve or compromise consumer information.
Although GCW does not have evidence that anyone’s information has been misused, GCW is notifying those GCW vendors, employees and dependents whose personal information could have been involved in the incident. The incident may have involved unauthorized access and acquisition of personal information, including individuals’ names and Social Security numbers.
Notified individuals should refer to the notice they will receive in the mail regarding steps they can take to protect themselves. As a precautionary measure, notified individuals should remain vigilant to protect against potential fraud and/or identity theft by, among other things, reviewing their account statements and monitoring credit reports closely. If individuals detect any suspicious activity on an account, they should promptly notify the financial institution or company with which the account is maintained. They should also promptly report any fraudulent activity or any suspected incidents of identity theft to proper law enforcement authorities, including the police and their state’s attorney general. Notified individuals may also wish to review the tips provided by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) on fraud alerts, security/credit freezes and steps that they can take to avoid identity theft. For more information and to contact the FTC, please visit www.ftc.gov/idtheft or call 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338). Notified individuals may also contact the FTC at: Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20580.
GCW values the trust you place in us to protect your privacy. We take our responsibility to safeguard personal information seriously and apologize for any inconvenience or concern this incident might cause. For further information and assistance, please call 833-627-2793 from 9AM – 9 PM Eastern, Monday through Friday.
