Sadd Velazquez Higashi Shammaa, LLP

Sadd Velazquez Higashi Shammaa, LLP experienced unauthorized access to its tax program systems between May 1 and May 3, 2017. The firm detected suspicious electronic activity while filing returns on extension and immediately disabled remote access. A forensic investigation confirmed unauthorized access but found no evidence that specific information was accessed, though the possibility was not ruled out. Affected data may include names, addresses, Social Security numbers, employment information (W-2s, 1099s), and bank account details for partners, shareholders, beneficiaries, and minors. The firm notified the FBI, IRS, Franchise Tax Board, and law enforcement, and offered one year of complimentary credit monitoring via Equifax.

Sadd Velazquez Higashi Shammaa, LLP reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2017-06-15. 15 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.

Sadd Velazquez Higashi Shammaa, LLP notified the NH AG of unauthorized access to its tax program system between May 1-3, 2017, discovered June 8, 2017. 7 NH residents affected. Data included names, DOBs, SSNs, and financial account info. Response included forensic investigation, law enforcement notification, and 1-year credit monitoring.