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Merkle 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 Merkle 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 Merkle
Merkle is a global performance marketing and customer experience management company. The company is a subsidiary of dentsu, a well-known advertising and marketing holding company.
Merkle specializes in data and analytics, customer experience transformation, digital commerce, and customer data management.
What Happened?
Merkle experienced a data breach involving unauthorized access to its computer servers.
The incident was detected on Aug. 31, 2025, at which point Merkle implemented incident response protocols, contained the activity, and launched an investigation with the help of a cybersecurity firm. The investigation determined that an unauthorized actor accessed and acquired certain files from Merkle’s servers.
On Jan. 27, 2026, Merkle confirmed that affected files contained senstive PII including names and Social Security numbers.
The company notified the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the New Hampshire Attorney General. Merkle is also mailing notification letters to affected individuals.
So far, one resident in New Hampshire and one in Massachusetts are known to have been affected.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Merkle Inc. data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their rights and pursue possible claims.
To find out if you qualify and to join a potential lawsuit, complete the below form.
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