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Canary Benefits Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Canary Benefits, Inc. data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Canary Benefits, Inc.
Canary Benefits Inc. is a mission-driven fintech company based in New York City. The company builds and operates emergency relief fund programs, allowing employers and nonprofits to provide charitable cash grants to individuals facing financial crises. With a small team of under 25 employees, Canary Benefits focuses on making emergency support accessible to those in need.
The company’s primary product, Grant Circle, is a white-labeled platform that helps organizations offer emergency grants to employees or community members. Canary Benefits manages the technology, administration and compliance for these relief funds, ensuring that the process is streamlined and secure. Their clients range from small businesses to large corporations and community foundations.
Canary Benefits emphasizes the importance of providing financial support with dignity during times of hardship. They report positive outcomes for grant recipients, including improved financial stability and increased loyalty to employers.
What happened?
In December 2025, Canary Benefits reported a cybersecurity incident that may have exposed sensitive consumer information. The company disclosed the data breach to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office on Dec. 17, 2025. Impacted individuals have been notified by mail.
Possible Information Exposed
- First and last name
- Social Security number
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from Canary Benefits about this data breach, you have several important rights and options to help protect yourself:
- Enroll in the free 24 months of credit monitoring and identity theft protection services provided by Cyberscout, a TransUnion company. You must enroll within 90 days of receiving the notice to take advantage of these services.
- Regularly review your credit reports and account statements for any unauthorized activity. Under federal law, you are entitled to one free credit report each year from each of the three major credit bureaus.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit file. A fraud alert is free and requires businesses to verify your identity before issuing new credit. A credit freeze restricts access to your credit report and can help prevent identity theft.
- If you notice any suspicious activity or believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact your financial institution immediately and report the incident to law enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
- Keep all documentation related to the breach and any suspicious activity, as this may be important if you choose to join a lawsuit or file a claim.
Lawyers are ready to help individuals who have been affected by this breach understand their rights and pursue possible compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Canary Benefits data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Laws protect individuals whose sensitive data has been compromised, and you could have the right to join a class action lawsuit seeking damages for any harm suffered.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form. Lawyers are ready to help guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have about your rights.
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