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Civil Service Employees Association 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 Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO 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 Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO
Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO (CSEA Local 1000) is New York State's largest labor union. The union represents more than 250,000 members across public and private sectors, including state and local government, school districts, child care, and other areas.
Members include a wide range of workers, from state employees and library staff to firefighters and retirees.
CSEA Local 1000 is structured into six regions, each with elected officers and numerous local branches. The union is affiliated with AFSCME and AFL-CIO, making it AFSCME's largest constituent in New York.
What Happened?
On May 30, 2025, Civil Service Employees Association discovered suspicious activity on its computer systems. The organization immediately began an investigation, took systems offline, changed passwords, deployed advanced security software, and worked with cybersecurity professionals to address the situation.
The investigation determined there was unauthorized access to CSEA systems between May 3, 2025, and May 31, 2025.
During this period, files containing personal information were obtained by an unauthorized party. CSEA began notifying affected individuals in January 2026 through written notices.
The breach impacted a total of 47,352 people across the country.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
CSEA reported the incident to relevant government agencies and provided resources to help individuals protect their information.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice about this data breach, it is important to take steps to protect yourself. Even if there is no evidence of misuse, the exposure of Social Security numbers and names can put individuals at risk for identity theft and fraud.
Here are some actions you can take:
- Monitor your credit reports for any unauthorized activity. You are entitled to a free credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus every twelve months.
- Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit file by contacting one of the credit bureaus. This makes it harder for identity thieves to open accounts in your name.
- You can also place a security freeze on your credit report, which restricts access to your credit file and can prevent new accounts from being opened without your consent.
- Review your financial account statements regularly and report any suspicious activity to your financial institutions.
- If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Trade Commission and your state attorney general’s office for guidance on next steps and to file a report.
Lawyers are ready to help answer questions about your rights and what compensation you may be entitled to as a result of this breach.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Civil Service Employees Association data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are currently investigating potential claims on behalf of those affected. Completing the below form is the first step toward joining a lawsuit and protecting your rights.
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