Daedong-USA, Inc. and its Kioti Tractor Division notified consumers that an unauthorized party accessed personal information starting on January 23, 2024. The Kioti Tractor data breach wasn’t discovered until October 31, 2024.
Background
Daedong-USA is a subsidiary of Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., that is headquartered in Wendell, Wake County, North Carolina. The company specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of tractors and utility vehicles, engines, attachments, implements, and accessories. Additionally, it provides parts distribution, repair, maintenance, and financing services. Daedong-USA serves customers worldwide through a network of dealers in the United States and Canada.
What Was Compromised
The compromised information in the Kioti Tractor data breach included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver license numbers, and financial information. The company advised individuals impacted by the Kioti Tractor data breach to monitor their credit reports and account statements for suspicious activity.
Data Breach Law
North CarolinaтАЩs Identity Theft Prevention Act requires businesses that handle personal information to notify the affected individuals promptly via notice that is conspicuous and easily understandable. The law emphasizes the importance of timely communication to minimize potential harm so that individuals can take appropriate action in response to a data breach like the one experienced by Kioti Tractor.
Data Breach Lawyers
If you experience harm from a data breach, you have the right to take legal action against those responsible, including a business that maintains your data without sufficient safeguards. This may allow you to seek compensation for losses incurred due to the Kioti Tractor data breach, including unauthorized charges, expenses related to credit monitoring, and other financial impacts. Maginnis Howard is committed to protecting the rights of individuals affected by data breaches. Our team of experienced consumer-protection attorneys can provide the legal support you need to navigate the aftermath of a data breach. Contact us for a consultation to discuss your case and learn more about how we can assist you. We represent clients across the Carolinas from our offices in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Fayetteville.
