On or about April 12, 2024, Metropolitan Council (Metro HRA) identified suspicious activity within an employee’s email account. Immediate action was taken to secure the email tenant, and a comprehensive investigation was launched with the assistance of cybersecurity specialists to determine the nature and scope of the event. The investigation revealed that an unauthorized actor had gained access to certain employee email accounts and SharePoint documents during various periods between March 27, 2024, and May 27, 2024.
The organization has reported the incident to appropriate regulators and is offering affected individuals 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring services through IDX. Details on how to enroll in these services will be provided to those impacted
What Information Was Involved?
The review determined that some of the accessed documents contained private benefit data. Potentially affected information includes your name, address, phone number, and Social Security number. However, there is no evidence of actual or attempted identity theft or fraud associated with this event.
How to Know if You Were Affected
If you received a data breach notification from Metropolitan Council, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Metropolitan Council 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 Metropolitan Council 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.
