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TransUnion 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 TransUnion data breach that has impacted over 4.4 million Americans.
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 Trans Union
Trans Union is a major consumer credit reporting agency based in Chicago, Illinois. The company collects, analyzes and provides credit and identity data to businesses and consumers. Their services are used by financial institutions, insurance companies, government agencies and individuals for credit risk management, fraud mitigation and identity verification.
TransUnion operates in more than 30 countries across five continents and supports hundreds of millions of people. The company was founded in 1968 and has grown through a series of acquisitions and expansions, including the purchase of other data analytics companies to enhance its offerings. As of 2025, TransUnion employs over 11,000 people according to LinkedIn.
What Happened?
On July 30, 2025, TransUnion was notified of a cyber incident involving unauthorized access to personal data stored on a third-party application serving its U.S. consumer support operations.
The breach occurred on July 28, 2025, and affected more than 4.4 million people across the United States, including 377,357 in Texas and 16,828 in Maine.
Information Exposed:
- Name of individual
- Social Security number information
- Date of birth
TransUnion stated that no credit information or core credit reports were accessed in this incident. The company notified affected individuals by U.S. mail beginning Aug. 26, 2025. The breach was reported to state authorities in late August 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from TransUnion, it means your personal information may have been compromised. Here’s what you can do:
- TransUnion is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring through myTrueIdentity, which includes credit monitoring, identity protection services, identity resolution services and $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance.
- You can enroll in these services by using the unique code provided in your letter. Enrollment must be completed within 90 days from the date of the notice.
- Even if you do not enroll, you can place a fraud alert on your credit file by contacting any of the three major credit bureaus. A fraud alert notifies potential creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before extending credit.
- You have the right to request a free credit freeze from each credit bureau, preventing new credit from being opened in your name without your permission.
- It is also recommended to obtain a free copy of your credit report and monitor it regularly for suspicious activity.
- Consider joining a class action lawsuit.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was involved in the TransUnion data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident explore their legal options and pursue potential claims.
To find out if you qualify and to join others seeking compensation, complete the below form to get started.
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