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Public Relations Society of America 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 Public Relations Society of America 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.
Who is Public Relations Society of America?
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is a prominent professional organization serving the public relations and communications community. Founded in 1947, PRSA operates as a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade association and has grown to include over 400 professional and student chapters across the United States and internationally.
The organization is governed by a board of directors and a Leadership Assembly, with a structure that encourages broad member participation.
What happened?
In September 2025, PRSA detected suspicious activity in its computer systems. An investigation revealed that an unauthorized actor, identified as Sinobi, gained access to PRSA’s server environment and copied a limited amount of data.
The hacking group claimed responsibility and threatened to publish the stolen data on a dark web network in October 2025.
What types of information were exposed?
According to the notice posted on their website, the information exposed includes:
- Names
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Passport numbers
- Financial account information
- Health insurance information
- Medical condition or treatment information
- User names and access information for non-financial accounts
- Student identification card numbers
- Credit card information (in very limited situations)
You may be entitled to compensation
If your personal information was compromised in the PRSA data breach, you may have legal rights and could be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident understand their options and pursue claims for damages related to the exposure of their sensitive data.
To find out if you qualify and to take the first step toward compensation, complete the below form to join a lawsuit.
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