Attorneys at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C. Examining PSEA Data Breach Impacting Half Million Members
Class Action Investigation Follows Cyberattack Exposing Sensitive Personal and Health Information of Teachers and School Staff Across Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 21, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — The class action attorneys at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C. have launched a investigation into the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 517,487 individuals across the state.
On February 18, 2025, the PSEA confirmed that in the breach, which occurred on July 6, 2024, unauthorized parties had accessed sensitive member data. The affected information includes Social Security numbers, driver’s license details, financial account information, medical records, and login credentials.
According to notifications filed with the Maine Attorney General, PSEA waited until March 17, 2025, to officially disclose the breach. This was more than eight months after the initial cyberattack. The investigation focuses on determining whether PSEA implemented appropriate safeguards to protect member data and if the organization fulfilled its legal obligations regarding timely notification.
Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C. has established a dedicated team to review the circumstances surrounding the breach and evaluate potential legal remedies for those affected. The firm represents clients who have received official data breach notices from PSEA.
The law firm urges any PSEA members who received breach notification letters to preserve all documentation and maintain records of any suspicious activity on their accounts. Those experiencing identity theft or financial fraud potentially linked to this breach should document these incidents thoroughly.
Affected individuals seeking additional information about the investigation can contact attorneys Melissa R. Emert or Gary S. Graifman at (866) 896-0935 or via email at [email protected] or [email protected].
The investigation continues as the firm gathers information about the full impact of the breach on Pennsylvania’s education professionals and support staff.
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