Ademi LLP is investigating potential data privacy claims arising from a data breach involving lease to own company Southern Company (NYSE: SO), which operates as public utility through Georgia Power, Alabama Power and Mississippi Power. We are investigating whether Southern Company maintained reasonable safeguards to protect personal information.

What Happened

Southern Company is reporting that its internal records have been compromised. The information compromised may include:

• customer’s name
• mailing address
• phone number
• email
• Social Security Number
• financial account number and/or payment card information

You May Be Impacted

Your personal information may have been accessed or acquired illegally and you may face an increased risk of identity theft, financial fraud and other misuse.

Your Options

You may may be entitled to seek compensation for this data breach. Ademi LLP will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost to you.

Protecting Yourself

You should consider taking steps to protect your personal information, including:

• Reviewing bank, credit card, and other financial accounts for suspicious activity;
• Monitoring credit reports for accounts or inquiries they do not recognize;
• Preserving any letters or emails regarding the data breach;
• Enrolling in any complimentary credit or identity monitoring services offered in connection with the breach; and
• Considering placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit files.