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Berkeley Research Group, LLC data breach investigation
Berkeley Research Group, LLC reported a data security incident in Texas on September 1, 2026, confirming the exposure of sensitive personal and professional data. This breach raises concerns about the firm's protective measures and places individuals at risk of identity theft and financial fraud.
- Filed
- September 1, 2026
- Regulator
- Texas AG
- People affected
- Not stated
- File status
- Monitoring
What the filing confirms
- Berkeley Research Group, LLC reported the incident to the Texas Attorney General.
- Information involved: Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Mailing Address, Banking and Financial Account Details, Tax Return and Payroll Information, Professional Contact Information.
Still unknown
- How many people were affected. The filing does not give a number.
- What caused the incident beyond the description in the filing.
- How the attackers got in, and whether basic safeguards such as multi-factor sign-in were in place.
Investigation notes
On September 1, 2026, Berkeley Research Group, LLC filed a notice with the Texas Attorney General regarding a data security incident that occurred on or about February 28, 2025. While the exact nature of the breach remains unspecified in the public filing, the incident exposed sensitive information managed by the prominent global consulting firm.
The confirmed categories of exposed data include Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Mailing Address, Banking and Financial Account Details, Tax Return and Payroll Information, and Professional Contact Information. The compromise of such extensive personal and financial identifiers creates a significant risk for those affected, including potential for identity theft, financial account fraud, and targeted scams.
As a custodian of highly sensitive data, Berkeley Research Group, LLC is expected to maintain robust security protocols under Texas law and common law principles. The occurrence of this breach initiates an investigation into whether the firm adequately safeguarded the personal information entrusted to its care. Questions arise concerning the sufficiency of their data encryption, access controls, and network monitoring given the breach.
If you received a data breach notification letter from Berkeley Research Group, LLC, it signifies that your private information was compromised. This notification establishes your standing to investigate potential legal avenues to hold the company accountable. You do not need to demonstrate existing financial losses to explore your rights.
Understanding your legal options is crucial. We offer a complimentary case review to help affected individuals in Texas assess their situation. There are no out-of-pocket costs to you, as our firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only receive a fee if we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.
What our attorneys examine
A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether Berkeley Research Group, LLC used reasonable security, how long it kept the data, and how quickly it told the people affected. Those questions decide whether a class action or individual claim is possible. Read more on how ransomware lawsuits work, or browse other incident files in Texas.
Berkeley Research Group, LLC data breach questions
- How many people were affected by the Berkeley Research Group, LLC data breach, and what was exposed?
- The filing does not give a count of affected people and lists the following information as involved: Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Mailing Address, Banking and Financial Account Details, Tax Return and Payroll Information, Professional Contact Information. Your own letter is the best guide to what was exposed about you, since notices are usually tailored to each person.
- Is the Berkeley Research Group, LLC data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Berkeley Research Group, LLC in the mail matches the breach Berkeley Research Group, LLC reported to the Texas Attorney General on September 1, 2026. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Berkeley Research Group, LLC through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- Did Berkeley Research Group, LLC offer free credit monitoring?
- Check your letter from Berkeley Research Group, LLC. If free credit or identity monitoring is offered, the enrollment code and deadline are printed in the notice itself. Because Social Security numbers are listed in this filing, identity monitoring and a credit freeze matter more than usual. Enrolling does not give up your right to bring a claim.
- Is there a Berkeley Research Group, LLC data breach class action lawsuit?
- Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Berkeley Research Group, LLC. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
- What should I do after getting the Berkeley Research Group, LLC data breach notice?
- Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
- Where can I see the official Berkeley Research Group, LLC breach notice?
- Berkeley Research Group, LLC's report is published by the Texas Attorney General: https://oag.my.site.com/datasecuritybreachreport/apex/DataSecurityReportsPage#BR-0005295 Compare it with the letter you received to confirm the dates and details match.
- Do I need a Berkeley Research Group, LLC data breach lawyer or attorney?
- An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
- Can I sue Berkeley Research Group, LLC over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in Texas and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
- How much could a Berkeley Research Group, LLC data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Berkeley Research Group, LLC settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. The filing lists Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth as involved. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
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