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Eckerd Connects Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc. dba Eckerd Connects 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 Eckerd Youth Alternatives dba Eckerd Connects
Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc., now known as Eckerd Connects, is a nonprofit organization founded in 1968. Originally established as a wilderness camp for at-risk youth in Florida, the organization has grown significantly over the past five decades. Today, Eckerd Connects provides a wide range of services across the United States, including workforce development, juvenile justice, education, child welfare and family support.
Eckerd Connects operates in more than 20 states and Washington, D.C., and serves thousands of individuals every year. The organization partners with government agencies and other nonprofits to deliver programs that help youth and families overcome barriers and achieve long-term success.
What happened?
In November 2024, Eckerd Connects discovered suspicious activity within its network environment. The organization detected unauthorized access to its systems on or about Nov. 11, 2024, and immediately took steps to secure its network and begin an investigation with the help of cybersecurity professionals.
By Nov. 17, 2025, the investigation determined that files containing sensitive personal information may have been accessed by unauthorized individuals between Nov. 3 and Nov. 11, 2024. So far, the data breach has affected at least 68,585 people across the United States, including 62 in Maine, 66 in New Hampshire, 292 in Massachusetts and 541 in Texas.
Information Exposed
- Names
- Addresses
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Government-issued ID numbers
- Health insurance information
- Information
On Dec. 17, 2025, Eckerd Connects posted an updated Notice of Data Security Incident on its website, reported the breach to the Maine and Vermont Attorney Generals' offices and notified impacted individuals by mail. The company also disclosed the breach to the Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Texas Attorney Generals' shortly thereafter.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from Eckerd Connects about this data breach, it is important to understand your rights and take action to protect yourself.
Here are some recommended steps:
- Review the notice sent by Eckerd Connects carefully and follow any instructions provided
- Enroll in the complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services offered by the organization
- Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit files, which notifies creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts
- Consider placing a security freeze on your credit reports to prevent new credit from being opened in your name without your authorization
- Obtain and review your free annual credit reports from all three major credit bureaus for any suspicious activity
- Monitor your financial accounts and health insurance statements for any irregularities or unauthorized transactions
- If you see evidence of identity theft or fraud, file a police report and contact the Federal Trade Commission
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were impacted by the Eckerd Connects data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are currently investigating claims on behalf of those whose personal information was compromised. To find out if you qualify and to join others seeking justice, complete the below form to get started.
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