SEIU Local 1 & Participating Employers Health Trust and SEIU Local 1 & Participating Employers Pension Trust recently reported a data breach affecting sensitive personal and financial information. If you were impacted, you may be eligible for compensation. Learn how to protect yourself and explore your legal options below.
SEIU Funds’ Data Breach Investigation
SEIU Local 1 & Participating Employers Health Trust and SEIU Local 1 & Participating Employers Pension Trust (collectively known as SEIU Funds) recently reported an incident that may have compromised personal and financial information of certain individuals. The breach was discovered on March 27, 2025, when SEIU Funds identified suspicious activity within certain email accounts.
Upon detecting the unauthorized access, SEIU Funds quickly secured their email environment and began an investigation to assess the scope of the breach. The investigation revealed that one email account was accessed on two separate occasions, March 4, 2025, and March 27, 2025. Although the full extent of the breach is still under review, SEIU Funds is committed to informing affected individuals and providing them with resources to protect their information.
The affected files could contain sensitive personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, financial details, and dates of birth. However, SEIU Funds has stated that the investigation is ongoing, and they are working to determine exactly which individuals were impacted by the breach. Individuals who are confirmed to have been affected will be notified via letter.
SEIU Funds has expressed its commitment to protecting the privacy and security of personal information and has already implemented additional cybersecurity measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The company is also in the process of notifying relevant regulatory authorities about the breach.
When Did This Breach Occur?
The breach occurred in two separate incidents: March 4, 2025, and March 27, 2025. SEIU Funds became aware of the breach on March 27, 2025, and immediately took action to secure the affected systems. The investigation continued through early 2026 to fully assess the breach’s impact and identify affected individuals.
What Information Was Breached?
The personal information that may have been exposed in the SEIU Funds breach includes:
The investigation is still ongoing, and not all individuals may have had the same information exposed. SEIU Funds will notify affected individuals with further details about the breach once they have completed their review.
What You Can Do
If your information was affected in the SEIU Funds breach, here are some immediate actions you can take to protect yourself:
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Review your account statements: Regularly check bank and credit card statements for any suspicious activity.
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Monitor your credit reports: Take advantage of your free annual credit report from the three major credit reporting bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
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Place fraud alerts or credit freezes: Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit reports to prevent unauthorized access. A fraud alert requires businesses to verify your identity before issuing credit in your name, while a credit freeze restricts access to your credit file.
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Sign up for credit monitoring services: SEIU Funds is offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration assistance to affected individuals. Be sure to sign up before the deadline.
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Stay vigilant against identity theft: Regularly check your financial accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activities, and report anything unusual immediately.
By staying vigilant and taking these protective steps, you can help minimize the risks associated with the breach.
File a Data Breach Lawsuit Against SEIU Funds
If your personal or financial information was exposed in the SEIU Funds data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Affected individuals can join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for any damages, including loss of privacy, identity theft, and out-of-pocket costs incurred due to the breach.
Class action lawsuits are an effective way for individuals to hold companies accountable for failing to protect sensitive data. If you have been notified about this breach, or if you suspect your information was compromised, it’s important to take action now.
Contact us at Class Action U, where we’ll connect you with a lawyer skilled in class action lawsuits. If you’ve been contacted about this breach, received notice, or noticed you were impacted, fill out our quick, easy, secure form to sign up. No cost to reach out to our legal partner. No obligation to do anything after speaking with someone from our team.
