Duke Energy Data Breach

In May 2024, Duke Energy, a leading utility provider, experienced a data breach in which a third party potentially obtained sensitive customer information from its public website. While passwords for both residential and business accounts were not compromised, Duke Energy confirmed that other sensitive details might have been exposed. Duke Energy urges customers to remain vigilant and stay informed about their accounts.

What Information Was Involved?

For residential customers, the exposed data may include utility account numbers, names, email addresses, mailing addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and the last four digits of Social Security numbers. For business customers, the last four digits of federal tax IDs may have been accessed.

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from Duke Energy, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Duke Energy data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for:

• Loss of privacy
• Time spent addressing the breach
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Emotional distress

A successful case could also compel Duke Energy to enhance its security practices to prevent similar incidents in the future. Contact Class Action U today to explore your legal options and protect your rights.