Form I-9 Compliance Data Breach Investigation
The Lyon Firm is reviewing new claims of a data security incident at Form I-9 Compliance that has allegedly impacted over 27,500 individuals. Contact our data breach lawyers if you believe your personal information may have been compromised in this breach. We offer free consultations and free case reviews for victims of data privacy events.
What Happened at Form I-9 Compliance?
According to a notice sent to multiple states’ attorneys general, Form I-9 Compliance, a company operating out of Newport Beach, California, has experienced a data breach in which tens of thousands of individuals may have had their data leaked.
On April 12, 2024, Form I-9 Compliance apparently discovered that they were the target of a cyberattack resulting in a data breach. A large amount of sensitive personal identifiable information (PII) on its systems may have been accessed, including names and Social Security numbers. After an initial investigation, it was concluded that an unauthorized actor gained access to information in February 2024. On May 31, 2024, the company started notifying individuals about the incident.
According to its website, Form I-9 offers clients technology solutions and consulting services for E-Verify compliance, including Form Auditing, web-based electronic I-9 applications, full integration with the Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program and advice on corporate compliance with employment eligibility and immigration laws.
If you have been contacted by Form I-9 regarding this incident, it is important to understand what is at risk. It is prudent to contact an attorney to discuss your legal options and to learn more about how to protect yourself following a data theft event.
Our legal team believes any entity that collects and stores your sensitive personal data has a duty to properly protect it with a robust IT security network that is reasonably maintained. By filing a class action data breach lawsuit, you may be able to seek compensation and get the justice you rightfully deserve after a company’s negligence results in the loss of critical personal data. Call now for a free consult if you or a loved one has received a data breach notification letter.