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CBIZ Data Breach Investigation

Written by Joseph Lyon on . Posted in Data Breach.

The data breach lawyers at The Lyon Firm are investigating a data security incident at CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services, Inc. (CBIZ), a company operating out of Cleveland, Ohio. Contact our data privacy attorneys if you have been contacted by CBIZ regarding this incident.

Joe Lyon has years of experience filing class action data breach lawsuits on behalf of plaintiffs nationwide. Contact our legal team to learn more and to discuss how to protect yourself from fraud and identity theft.

What Happened at CBIZ?

CBIZ recently reported to the Attorney General of Maine that the company had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) in its systems may have been compromised. According to a notification letter sent to those impacted, on June 24, 2024, CBIZ discovered the data intrusion and began an initial investigation. On August 28, 2024, CBIZ started mailing data breach notification letters to all known impacted individuals.

CBIZ later determined that certain sensitive personal information in its systems may have been accessed and stolen by an unauthorized third party between June 2 and June 21, 2024. The types of compromised data potentially exposed includes the following:

  • Name
  • Social Security number
  • Information about health and welfare plans

What is CBIZ?

CBIZ is a professional service provider headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The company offers a range of services to individuals and businesses, including tax, accounting, and advisory services, employee benefit solutions, human resources, retirement and investment solutions, talent and compensation solutions, and property and casualty. With 120 offices across the country, the company works in multiple industries, including banking and financial services, commercial real estate, construction, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, education, and private equity.

If you have had your personal data leaked due to the IT security negligence of any corporation, you may have legal recourse. The courts have sided with many plaintiffs who claim that any company that collects and stores your personal information has a duty to protect it. If they fail to protect your sensitive financial and health data, you may file a class action data breach complaint to recover damages and hold the company accountable.