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San Francisco-Martin Food Bank data breach investigation
- Filed
- February 4, 2025
- Regulator
- Indiana AG
- People affected
- Not stated
- File status
- Investigation Open
What the filing confirms
- San Francisco-Martin Food Bank reported the incident to the Indiana Attorney General.
Still unknown
- Which categories of personal information were taken. The filing does not list them.
- 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
San Francisco-Martin Food Bank is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to community food assistance and social services. In the course of managing donor contributions, volunteer registration, and client assistance programs, the organization typically collects and maintains sensitive personal information, including government identification numbers, financial details, and contact data. This security incident was officially reported to the Indiana Attorney General in 2025. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was stored within the organization’s systems at the time of the unauthorized access. This notice is intended to inform you of the nature of the event and the specific steps the organization is taking to support those whose data may have been impacted.
What our attorneys examine
A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether San Francisco-Martin Food Bank 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 Indiana.
San Francisco-Martin Food Bank data breach questions
- Is the San Francisco-Martin Food Bank data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from San Francisco-Martin Food Bank in the mail matches the breach San Francisco-Martin Food Bank reported to the Indiana Attorney General on February 4, 2025. 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 San Francisco-Martin Food Bank through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- Did San Francisco-Martin Food Bank offer free credit monitoring?
- Look for an enrollment code in your San Francisco-Martin Food Bank notice. Companies that offer free credit monitoring after a breach usually include it there, with a deadline to activate. Signing up doesn't waive any legal rights you may have.
- Is there a San Francisco-Martin Food Bank 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 San Francisco-Martin Food Bank. 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 San Francisco-Martin Food Bank 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.
- Do I need a San Francisco-Martin Food Bank 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 San Francisco-Martin Food Bank over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in Indiana 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 San Francisco-Martin Food Bank data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no San Francisco-Martin Food Bank 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. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
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