Data Breach Law Group Investigates the Woodwell Climate Research Center Data Breach
By Data Breach Law Group | Posted on January 10, 2025 · New Hampshire
Miami, FL — Data Breach Law Group is investigating a data breach involving Woodwell Climate Research Center, reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General on January 10, 2025. The firm is reviewing whether affected individuals have legal claims arising from the incident.
Woodwell Climate Research Center is a non-profit scientific research organization that specializes in climate science and environmental policy analysis. As an employer and research institution, the organization typically collects and stores sensitive personal information including employee payroll records, government identification numbers, and contact details for research participants or donors. In 2025, the organization officially reported a data security incident to the New Hampshire Attorney General. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was potentially involved in this security event. This notice is intended to inform you of the nature of the incident and provide guidance on how to monitor your accounts for potential misuse of your data.
If you were affected
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