Hackers have obtained information on more than 3 million people who use Hello Kitty websites including SanrioTown.com, hellokitty.com, hellokitty.com.sg, hellokitty.com.my, hellokitty.in.th, and mymelody.com. The hackers obtained names, birth dates, genders, and email addresses. Even worse, the disclosure includes lightly-protected passwords, as well as the forgotten password questions and answers.
Why Many Allege that Sanrio is Liable
The Hello Kitty websites are operated by Tokyo-based Sanrio Company. Organizations such as Sanrio that hold personally identifiable information — particularly when it relates to children — owe a duty to safeguard this information and protect such information from being compromised, stolen, or misused.
Lieff Cabraser represents parents in nationwide class action lawsuits against device, app, and software creators for compromised and stolen personal data, including children’s private personal data, in the wake of serious failures to properly secure the data. If you fear your child’s private data was stolen or misused as a result of the Hello Kitty data breach, we would welcome a chance to talk to you about your legal rights. There is no charge or obligation for our review of your case.
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