Godiva Chocolatier, Inc. Data Breach (2013)

A flash drive was found by an unaffiliated person containing sensitive Godiva information. The person who found it contacted the company through a lawyer and returned the drive. Forensics confirm the drive was accessed on April 2, 2013. Further investigation indicates that a former employee, acting within the scope of their duties, had compiled employment data on this flash drive. The employee then lost the drive.