Sunwest Bank Data Breach Exposes Social Security Numbers

Sunwest Bank, a privately held commercial bank headquartered in Sandy, Utah, recently disclosed a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information.

The bank filed a disclosure with the Vermont Attorney General on Aug. 14, 2026.

At this time, details concerning the timeline of the incident, the method of the breach, and the responsible party remain undisclosed.

As a banking institution, Sunwest Bank routinely collects and stores personal information from its customers as part of its standard operations.

The Sunwest Bank data breach involved the exposure of Social Security numbers.

Sunwest Bank's response to the breach

Affected individuals should watch for any communications from Sunwest Bank. Individuals who believe they may have been impacted should take preventative steps to secure their identity such as monitoring bank and financial statements for any unauthorized activity or unfamiliar charges.

Individuals who have questions about the breach, who are unsure whether their information was affected or who need additional assistance may wish to contact the bank directly for further guidance.