CSEA Local 1000 Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

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Date of Breach Date of Breach
May 30, 2025
Allegation Allegation
Data Breach
Institution Type Institution Type
Labor Union
Number Impacted Number Impacted
47,352
What Happened?

What Is This About?

If you recently received a letter or an email from Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, i.e., Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (“CSEA NY”) informing you that your sensitive personal information was compromised in a data breach, we would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies. CSEA NY recently disclosed that it was the victim of a data breach that exposed individuals’ sensitive personal information.
What Happened?

What Happened?

On May 30, 2025, the CSEA NY discovered suspicious activity on its computer systems. Upon detection, CSEA NY launched an internal investigation with the support of leading cybersecurity professionals to determine the nature and scope of the event. The investigation confirmed that unauthorized access to CSEA NY’s systems occurred between May 3 and May 31, 2025. During this period, an unauthorized party obtained files containing sensitive member information. CSEA NY immediately responded by taking systems offline, changing passwords, deploying security software, restoring systems from backups, and analyzing the compromised files to identify impacted individuals. On January 20, 2026, CSEA NY reported the incident to the Maine Attorney General. The following day, similar notifications were made to the Vermont Attorney General and the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
What Happened?

What Information Was Impacted?

Upon information and belief, the following types of sensitive personal information may have been compromised:
    • Name; and
    • Social Security number.
What Happened?

What Action Can You Take?

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating whether affected users are entitled to compensation. If you received a notice from Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO , there is no cost or obligation to participate. Follow the link below to find out about your rights and potential legal remedies available.
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Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, headquartered in Albany, New York, is a non-profit labor union representing hundreds of thousands of public sector employees across New York State. CSEA NY is affiliated with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and the AFL-CIO.

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