Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc.

Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. reported a physical burglary at its Santa Cruz office on December 17, 2017, resulting in the theft of two HR computers. Records containing employee PII (names, SSNs, DOB, health info) were stored locally. No evidence suggests unauthorized access, but the company offered one year of identity protection services and enhanced encryption controls.

Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. reported a data breach to the Montana Attorney General. The breach was reported on 2018-02-22. The breach occurred on 12/17/2017. 4 Montana residents were affected.

Affected (this filing): 4

Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. reported a physical burglary at its Santa Cruz office on December 17, 2017, resulting in the theft of two HR computers. The incident involved the potential unauthorized access to employee and beneficiary personal information, including names, addresses, SSNs, and medical/health insurance data. The company engaged law enforcement and the FBI, implemented encryption and remote-destroy software, and offered one year of identity protection services to affected individuals.