Data Breach Summary
WaterStreet Company has recently informed individuals of a significant data breach that occurred on March 17, 2025. The breach, caused by unauthorized external system access, exposed the personal information of over 25,000 individuals, including 4 residents from Maine. While the company has no evidence of fraud or identity theft resulting from this event, it is providing impacted individuals with information on steps they can take to protect themselves.
On March 17, 2025, WaterStreet Company detected suspicious activity within their system. Following an investigation, it was determined that an unauthorized actor had accessed certain files containing sensitive personal data. WaterStreet immediately took action to secure the system and restore operations. While the company has yet to report any misuse of the data, it is providing affected individuals with a notice as a precautionary measure.
The company is also offering 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring services to affected individuals through IDX, ensuring they have the necessary tools to protect themselves from potential identity theft.
The affected files contained personal information, including individuals’ names, addresses, and other sensitive data elements. WaterStreet has emphasized that they are notifying all potentially impacted individuals to ensure their security.
WaterStreet encourages all affected individuals to remain vigilant and monitor their credit reports for any signs of fraudulent activity. Free credit monitoring services are available for enrollment through a secure website, and individuals must act by August 7, 2025, to access this benefit.
WaterStreet advises individuals to place fraud alerts or credit freezes on their credit reports to prevent unauthorized access. They can also obtain free credit reports annually from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
What You Can Do:
Review your financial statements and credit reports.
Enroll in the credit monitoring services offered by WaterStreet.
Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit report.
If you were affected by the WaterStreet Company data breach, you may be entitled to compensation for the potential harm caused. Class Action U specializes in helping victims of data breaches connect with experienced data breach lawyers who can assist you in pursuing legal action.
Those whose personal information was exposed may have legal grounds to join a class action lawsuit and seek restitution.
If your personal data was compromised, you could be entitled to compensation for:
Loss of privacy
Time spent addressing the breach
Out-of-pocket expenses
Emotional distress
Pursuing a successful class action lawsuit could not only secure compensation for you but may also encourage WaterStreet Company to enhance its security measures to prevent future breaches. Contact Class Action U today to find out if you qualify for a data breach class action and to learn more about the potential compensation you may be entitled to.
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