Timberland Regional Library Takes Action After Learning of Data Security Incident
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TUMWATER, Wash., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Timberland Regional Library ("TRL") announced today that it has taken action after learning of a data security incident which may have involved the personal information of its patrons. TRL began providing notification to all potentially impacted individuals on May 5, 2021.
What Happened? – On January 20, 2021, TRL became aware of a potential data security incident involving suspicious access to one of its employees' email accounts. TRL immediately undertook an internal investigation into the incident and reported the incident to appropriate law enforcement authorities. TRL also changed all passwords associated with the email account and undertook additional affirmative steps to further safeguard the integrity of its systems. TRL thereafter retained a professional forensic investigation firm to determine the nature of the security compromise and identify any individuals whose personal information may have been compromised.