NOTICE OF DATA BREACH

Western Electrical Contractors Association, Inc. (“WECA”) recently became aware of an incident that may have impacted the privacy of information related to certain individuals. While WECA is unaware of any actual or attempted misuse of information in relation to the incident, it is providing affected individuals with information about the incident and steps individuals may take to help protect against the possible misuse of their information.

What Happened? Earlier this year, WECA identified suspicious activity on certain computer systems within its network. WECA immediately launched an investigation to determine the nature and scope of the activity. The investigation determined that an unauthorized actor gained access to certain files within WECA’s network between January 21, 2024 and January 22, 2024, and may have copied those files. Following the investigation, WECA undertook a detailed review of all the files potentially impacted to determine what information was present in these files and to whom it related. On June 27, 2024, WECA finalized this review and determined that information related to certain individuals could be affected.

What Information Was Involved? WECA determined the type of information potentially impacted by this incident varies by individual but may include name, date of birth, Social Security number, driver’s license number, financial account information, payment card information, medical information, and health insurance information.

What You Can Do. WECA encourages you to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud by reviewing your account statements and monitoring your credit reports for any unauthorized or suspicious activity. You can also review the “Steps Individuals Can Take to Help Protect Personal Information” below for further guidance.

For More Information. WECA understands individuals may have questions about the incident that are not addressed in this notice. If you have questions, please call 1-877-211-7448 Monday through Friday from 6 am – 6 pm Pacific Time, excluding holidays. You may also write to WECA at Bleckely Street, Rancho Cordova, CA 95655.

STEPS INDIVIDUALS CAN TAKE TO HELP PROTECT PERSONAL INFORMATION Monitor Your Accounts

Under U.S. law, a consumer is entitled to one (1) free credit report annually from each of the three (3) major credit reporting bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. To order your free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call, toll-free, 1-877-322-8228. You may also directly contact the three (3) major credit reporting bureaus listed below to request a free copy of your credit report.

Consumers have the right to place an initial or extended “fraud alert” on a credit file at no cost. An initial fraud alert is a one (1) year alert that is placed on a consumer’s credit file. Upon seeing a fraud alert display on a consumer’s credit file, a business is required to take steps to verify the consumer’s identity before extending new credit. If you are a victim of identity theft, you are entitled to an extended fraud alert, which is a fraud alert lasting seven (7) years. Should you wish to place a fraud alert, please contact any one of the three (3) major credit reporting bureaus listed below.

As an alternative to a fraud alert, consumers have the right to place a “credit freeze” on a credit report, which will prohibit a credit bureau from releasing information in the credit report without the consumer’s express authorization. The credit freeze is designed to prevent credit, loans, and services from being approved in your name without your consent. However, you should be aware that using a credit freeze to take control over who gets access to the personal and financial information in your credit report may delay, interfere with, or prohibit the timely approval of any subsequent request or application you make regarding a new loan, credit, mortgage, or any other account involving the extension of credit. Pursuant to federal law, you cannot be charged to place or lift a credit freeze on your credit report. To request a security freeze, you will need to provide the following information:

1. Full name (including middle initial as well as Jr., Sr., II, III, etc.);
2. Social Security number;
3. Date of birth;
4. Addresses for the prior two (2) to five (5) years;
5. Proof of current address, such as a current utility bill or telephone bill;
6. A legible photocopy of a government-issued identification card (state driver’s license or ID card, military identification, etc.); and
7. A copy of either the police report, investigative report, or complaint to a law enforcement agency concerning identity theft if you are a victim of identity theft.

Should you wish to place a credit freeze or fraud alert, please contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below:

Additional Information

You may further educate yourself regarding identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps you can take to protect your personal information by contacting the consumer reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission, or your state Attorney General. The Federal Trade Commission may be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438­4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The Federal Trade Commission also encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. You can obtain further information on how to file such a complaint by way of the contact information listed above. You have the right to file a police report if you ever experience identity theft or fraud. Please note that in order to file a report with law enforcement for identity theft, you will likely need to provide some proof that you have been a victim. Instances of known or suspected identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement and your state Attorney General. This notice has not been delayed by law enforcement.