Rockland Trust Data Breach Lawsuit

Rockland Trust, a commercial bank serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island, experienced a data breach in May 2024, potentially exposing sensitive personal information of over 2,600 individuals. The breach was caused by a third-party vendor mishandling inactive Bill Pay account data. Affected individuals have been notified and are now being offered credit monitoring services.

Rockland Trust’s Data Breach Investigation

Rockland Trust discovered that it had suffered a data breach after investigating a cybersecurity incident on May 15, 2024. The breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information (PII) related to inactive Bill Pay accounts, which was inadvertently shared with an unaffiliated third-party financial institution by one of Rockland Trust’s vendors.

Once the breach was identified, the bank initiated an investigation to assess the scope and impact of the incident. The vendor took immediate action to work with the financial institution to delete the exposed data, and the financial institution provided certification confirming the deletion. However, the affected individuals’ sensitive information had already been exposed.

The data exposed during the breach may include names, Social Security numbers, addresses, email addresses, Bill Pay IDs, Member IDs, and funding account numbers. Following the discovery, Rockland Trust began mailing notification letters to affected individuals in August 2024. The bank is also offering complimentary credit monitoring services to those impacted by the breach.

When Did This Breach Occur?

The data breach was discovered by Rockland Trust on May 15, 2024.

What Information Was Breached?

The following sensitive information may have been exposed during the Rockland Trust data breach:

• Name

• Social Security number

• Address

• Email

• Bill Pay ID

• Member ID

• Funding account number

What You Can Do

If you were impacted by the Rockland Trust data breach, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself:

1. Review the breach notification you received from Rockland Trust and keep a copy for your records.

2. Sign up for the complimentary credit monitoring services offered by Rockland Trust.

3. Change your passwords and security questions for your online accounts.

4. Regularly monitor your bank statements for any suspicious or unauthorized activity.

5. Check your credit reports for any signs of identity theft.

6. Consider placing a fraud alert with the major credit bureaus.

Additionally, if you were affected by this breach, you may want to contact a lawyer to discuss your legal rights and options for compensation.

File a Data Breach Lawsuit Against Rockland Trust

If you received a data breach notification from Rockland Trust, you may be entitled to compensation for the data breach. If your sensitive personal information was exposed, you may be able to file a lawsuit as part of a class action.

Don’t wait to find out what your legal options are. Contact Class Action U today for a free consultation. We can connect you with a skilled attorney to discuss your case and help you understand the next steps. Fill out our secure form now and learn more about your rights.