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Legal Aid Service of Broward County 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 Legal Aid Service of Broward County 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 Legal Aid Service of Broward County
Legal Aid Service of Broward County is a nonprofit law firm that has provided free civil legal services to low-income and otherwise eligible residents of Broward County, Florida, since 1974.
The firm offers assistance in a wide range of civil law matters, including children’s advocacy, consumer issues, family law, housing, immigration, public benefits, and more. In addition to these services, the organization has programs dedicated to supporting victims of crime, including those impacted by identity theft, fraud, and other non-intimate partner crimes.
What Happened?
On or about Feb. 10, 2025, Legal Aid Service of Broward County experienced unauthorized access to one of its email accounts. After discovering the incident, the organization promptly began an investigation, working with external cybersecurity experts and conducting a manual review of affected files.
On Jan. 5, 2026, it was determined that files containing sensitive personal information had been accessed or acquired without authorization.
Written notification of the incident began on or about Feb. 2, 2026, to all individuals whose information may have been affected. The breach was disclosed to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation on Feb. 10, 2026. The organization has also posted a notice of the incident on their website.
In Massachusetts, two individuals were reported as affected. The total number of people impacted has not been disclosed publicly.
Information Exposed:
- Full names
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Driver’s license numbers or state identification numbers
- Other government identification numbers
- Bank account information
- Credit or debit card information
- Biometric information
- Medical information
- Health insurance policy information
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Legal Aid Service of Broward County data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals who have had their sensitive information exposed. By taking action, you can help hold organizations accountable for protecting personal data.
To find out if you are eligible to join a lawsuit related to this data breach, complete the below form. Lawyers are investigating claims and are available to assist those impacted by this incident.
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