Rumpke Waste & Recycling Data Breach

Rumpke Consolidated Companies, Inc., has experienced a data security incident impacting a total of 16,946 individuals, including two residents of Maine. On October 11, 2024, Rumpke discovered a dark web posting by an attacker claiming to have accessed and exfiltrated sensitive data. The breach  has impacted a total of 16,946 individuals, including two residents of Maine. The intrusion, which began on July 20, 2024, involved a compromised user account allowing the attacker to view and take files containing employee, dependent, and health plan information.

Rumpke encourages individuals to remain vigilant against fraud by monitoring their financial accounts and credit reports for unusual activity. Affected individuals can enroll in the credit monitoring service provided at no cost to them.

What Information Was Involved?

The specific data elements affected may include:

• Contact Information: Name, address, date of birth, phone number, and email.
• Health Insurance Data: Enrollment details and account information.
• Health Data: Diagnosis information, billing codes, payment amounts, and balances.
• Other Personal Data: Social Security numbers, driver’s license or state ID numbers, financial account details, and potentially health-related information.

How to Know if You Were Affected

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