Data Breach Summary
The Business Council of New York State, Inc. (BCNYS) has disclosed a data security incident that may have exposed sensitive personal information belonging to members and affiliates. The breach occurred over a two-day period, from February 24 to February 25, 2025, and was discovered following an internal investigation finalized on or around August 4, 2025.
In late February 2025, BCNYS detected suspicious activity involving a limited number of its internal systems. According to the organization, the breach occurred between February 24 and February 25, 2025, during which an unauthorized party accessed one or more systems.
Following containment efforts, BCNYS launched a full-scale investigation in partnership with external cybersecurity professionals. After months of forensic analysis and manual document review, the breach was officially discovered around August 4, 2025.
As of now, BCNYS states that there have been no confirmed reports of identity theft or fraud connected to this incident. However, the organization acknowledges the risk of future misuse and is taking proactive steps to protect affected individuals.
BCNYS confirmed that one or more files accessed during the breach contained personal information. The compromised data includes the full names of affected individuals, with the potential for other identifying details also being exposed. The full scope of the stolen data is still under review.
To help protect members, BCNYS is offering a free one-month membership to IDX credit monitoring services. Enrolling in the service is easy, secure, and does not impact an individual’s credit score. Affected individuals are encouraged to take advantage of this service as a precautionary measure.
Those who received a breach notification from BCNYS are advised to:
Enroll in the free IDX credit monitoring service
Monitor bank accounts and credit reports for suspicious activity
Report any signs of identity theft immediately to authorities
If you received a notification about the breach, you may want to explore your legal options. Business Council of New York State to protect sensitive patient data has potentially exposed individuals to identity theft and other risks. You could be eligible to join a class action lawsuit against Business Council of New York State for damages caused by the breach.
To determine if you qualify for the class action lawsuit or need further legal support, contact Class Action U for a free consultation. Our legal experts can help you navigate the next steps and ensure that your voice is heard in the fight for justice and accountability.
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