Notice of Data Breach
What Happened. BDG became aware of a network disruption on September 11, 2025. With the assistance of cybersecurity specialists, we promptly took steps to ensure the security of our environment and launched an investigation to determine the nature and scope of the disruption. As a result of the investigation, we determined that an unauthorized actor acquired certain information. We then engaged third-party specialists to review the impacted dataset. After a thorough review of that dataset, it was determined that certain personal information was contained within it. BDG notified individuals for whom it had addresses information and worked diligently to identify missing addresses. BDG subsequently notified individuals for whom it located missing address information and provided this public notice to ensure that anyone with questions about the event and its possible impact has a means to inquire further. This notice was not delayed by law enforcement.
What Information Was Involved. The accessible information varied by individuals and may have included individuals’ names in combination with driver’s license or state identification number, passport number, medical information, Social Security number. Not all data elements were involved for all individuals. Please note that there is no evidence of the misuse, or attempted misuse, of any potentially impacted information.
What We Are Doing. As soon as we learned of the event, we took the measures described above and implemented additional security features to reduce the risk of a similar event occurring in the future. Further, we provide below information about steps one can take to help protect personal information.
For More Information. BDG established a toll-free call center to answer individual’s questions and address related concerns. The call center can be reached at 1-800-405-6108. Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern time, excluding holidays. Representatives have been fully versed on the event and can answer questions about it. The privacy and protection of all information is a top priority for BDG.
Although we have no evidence of the misuse of any potentially affected individual’s information, we are providing the following information to help those wanting to know more about steps they can take to protect themselves and their personal information, should they feel it appropriate to do so:
What Steps Can I Take To Protect My Personal Information?
- Please notify your financial institution immediately if you detect any suspicious activity on any of your accounts, including unauthorized transactions or new accounts opened in our name that you do not recognize. You should also promptly report any fraudulent activity or any suspected incidents of identity theft to proper law enforcement authorities.
- You can request a copy of your credit report, free of charge, directly from each of the three nationwide credit reporting agencies. To do so, free of charge once every 12 months, please visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call toll free at 1-877-322-8228. Contact information for the three nationwide credit reporting agencies is listed at the bottom of this page.
- You can take steps recommended by the Federal Trade Commission to protect yourself from identify theft. The FTC’s website offers helpful information at www.ftc.gov/idtheft.
- Additional information on what you can do to better protect yourself is included in your notification letter.
How Do I Obtain A Copy Of My Credit Report?
You can obtain a copy of your credit report, free of charge, directly from each of the three nationwide credit reporting agencies. To order your credit report, free of charge once every 12 months, please visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call toll free at 1-877-322-8228. Use the following contact information for the three nationwide credit reporting agencies:
| TransUnion P.O. Box 1000 Chester, PA 19016 1-800-916-8800 www.transunion.com |
Experian P.O. Box 9532 Allen, TX 75013 1-888-397-3742 www.experian.com |
Equifax P.O. Box 105851 Atlanta, GA 30348 1-800-685-1111 www.equifax.com |
How Do I Put A Fraud Alert On My Account?
You may consider placing a fraud alert on your credit report. This fraud alert statement informs creditors to possible fraudulent activity within your report and requests that your creditor contact you prior to establishing any accounts in your name. To place a fraud alert on your credit report, contact Equifax, Experian or TransUnion and follow the Fraud Victims instructions. To place a fraud alert on your credit accounts, contact your financial institution or credit provider. Contact information for the three nationwide credit reporting agencies is included in the letter and is also listed at the bottom of this page. You cannot be charged to remove a fraud alert.
How Do I Put A Credit Freeze On My Credit Reports?
You also have the right to place a credit freeze on your credit report. A credit freeze is intended to prevent credit, loans and services from being approved in your name without your consent. To place a credit freeze on your credit report, you need to make a request to each consumer reporting agency. You may make that request by certified mail, overnight mail, or regular stamped mail, or online by following the instructions found at the websites listed below. You will need to provide the following information when requesting a credit freeze (note that if you are making a request for your spouse, this information must be provided for him/her as well): (1) full name, with middle initial and any suffixes; (2) Social Security number; (3) date of birth; (4) address. You may also be asked to provide other personal information such as your email address, a copy of a government-issued identification card, and a copy of a recent utility bill or bank or insurance statement. It is essential that each copy be legible, display your name and current mailing address, and the date of issue. There is no charge to place, lift, or remove a credit freeze. You may obtain a credit freeze by contacting any one or more of the following national consumer reporting agencies:
| Equifax Security Freeze P.O. Box 105788 Atlanta, GA 30348 1-800-685-1111 www.equifax.com |
Experian Security Freeze P.O. Box 9554 Allen, TX 75013 1-888-397-3742 www.experian.com |
TransUnion (FVAD) P.O. Box 2000 Chester, PA 19022 1-800-909-8872 www.transunion.com |
What Should I Do If My Family Member Was Involved In The Event and Is Deceased?
You may choose to notify the three major credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian and Trans Union, and request they flag the deceased credit file. This may prevent the credit file information from being used to open credit. To make this request, mail a copy of your family member’s death certificate to each company at the addresses below.
| Equifax Equifax Information Services P.O. Box 105169, Atlanta, GA 30348 |
Experian Experian Information Services P.O. Box 9701 Allen, TX 75013 |
TransUnion Trans Union Information Services P.O. Box 2000 Chester, PA 19022 |
Additional Free Resources:
You can obtain information from the consumer reporting agencies, the FTC, or from your respective state Attorney General about fraud alerts, credit freezes, and steps you can take toward preventing identity theft. You may report suspected identity theft to local law enforcement, including to the FTC or to the Attorney General in your state.
| Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20580 consumer.ftc.gov 1-877-438-4338 |
Maryland Attorney General 200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202 www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/Pages/CPD 1-888-743-0023 |
NY Bureau of Internet and Technology 28 Liberty Street New York, NY 10005 www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection/ 1-212-416-8433 |
| California Attorney General 1300 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814 www.oag.ca.gov/privacy 1-800-952-5225 |
New York Attorney General The Capitol Albany, NY 12224 ag.ny.gov 1-800-771-7755 |
NC Attorney General 9001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 ncdoj.gov/protectingconsumers/ 1-877-566-7226 |
You also have certain rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA): These rights include to know what is in your file; to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information; to have consumer reporting agencies correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information; as well as other rights. For more information about the FCRA, and your rights pursuant to the FCRA, please visit www.consumer.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/articles/pdf/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf.