PayrollOrg Data Breach

American Payroll Institute Inc., operating as PayrollOrg (“PAYO”), recently informed the New Hampshire Attorney General of a data security breach that may have compromised personal information. PAYO is a non-profit organization committed to educating clients on payroll industry standards.

On October 8, 2024, PayrollOrg identified unusual activity within its systems. In response, PayrollOrg initiated an investigation, which included engaging external cyber forensic experts and notifying federal law enforcement. While the initial investigation concluded on November 14, 2024, the review of potentially compromised files continued. With expert assistance, PayrollOrg determined that an unauthorized third party accessed and encrypted PayrollOrg’s systems, possibly obtaining files containing employee and contractor information between September 18, 2024, and October 8, 2024.

After completing a thorough review of the files on December 10, 2024, PayrollOrg confirmed that certain employee and contractor data was included in the compromised files.

Although there is currently no evidence to suggest that identity theft or fraud has occurred due to this incident, individuals linked to PayrollOrg are encouraged to take precautions. To minimize potential risks, it is advisable to regularly monitor financial statements, update passwords, and remain vigilant against unsolicited communications, such as phishing attempts. For additional guidance on safeguarding your information following a data breach, we encourage you to review this resource on responding to data breaches and the proactive steps you can take to protect yourself.

What Information Was Involved?

While PAYO has found no evidence of any misuse of customer information, a comprehensive review determined that personal information  from some customers may have been impacted. This includes a range of information such as:

• First and last name
• Social Security number
• Date of birth
• Financial information

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from PayrollOrg, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the PayrollOrg Center 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 PayrollOrg, 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.