Silgan Dispensing Data Breach Exposes Social Security Numbers

On February 2, 2024, Silgan Dispensing, a division of Silgan Holdings, experienced a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information of certain individuals. The breach affected at least 19 people in Massachusetts and 2 in New Hampshire, according to official notices filed with state regulators. The types of information exposed in this incident included personally identifiable information (PII) such as Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers. It is not clear from the available disclosures whether any protected health information (PHI) was involved.

The breach was publicly disclosed to the California, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire Attorney General’s offices on April 25, 2025. Silgan Dispensing has not specified the exact method by which the breach occurred, nor have they identified the party responsible for the incident. As of the time of disclosure, there was no evidence of actual or attempted misuse of the compromised information. However, because the exposed data includes highly sensitive identifiers, the potential risk of identity theft is significant.

For more information, you can review the official notices submitted to the Massachusetts Attorney General, California Attorney General, and New Hampshire Attorney General.

Silgan Holdings's response

Silgan Dispensing has taken several steps in response to the breach to protect affected individuals and strengthen its security measures. The company has implemented additional technical and organizational safeguards to enhance the security of its systems and prevent similar incidents in the future. Law enforcement and relevant regulatory authorities have also been notified.

To support those impacted, Silgan Dispensing is offering 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Experian IdentityWorks. Affected individuals are encouraged to enroll in these services as soon as possible, as Silgan cannot enroll on their behalf. The credit monitoring program includes access to credit reports, ongoing credit monitoring across all three major bureaus, identity restoration assistance, and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance.

If you received a notification from Silgan Dispensing, it is important to:

• Review the instructions provided to enroll in Experian IdentityWorks before the stated deadline.
• Monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity.
• Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus to further protect your financial information.
• Take advantage of the resources provided in the notification letter, including contact information for Experian’s customer care team and guidance on reporting identity theft.