Publishers Clearing House (PCH) Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation - Claim Depot
Shamis & Gentile P.A. is investigating a data breach at PCH Digital, LLC that exposed sensitive personal information.
PCH Digital, the operator of the consumer entertainment and direct-to-consumer company Publishers Clearing House, detected suspicious activity on its legacy computer network on Feb. 18, 2026.
The company engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to investigate and found that an unauthorized third party had accessed its network between Feb. 4 and Feb. 18, 2026.
The investigation identified impacted files, which were migrated to a new environment with increased safeguards. A data-review firm analyzed the contents of the affected files, and the company received the results in September 2026.
Affected individuals began receiving written notices on Nov. 5, 2026. The breach has so far affected 403 individuals in Rhode Island and 298 in Vermont.
Exposed information
The types of consumer information exposed in this breach include names, contact information, dates of birth, and government identification numbers such as Social Security numbers.
The incident also exposed financial account details, credit and debit account information, financial account codes, health records, health insurance details, limited medical information, login credentials, and digital signatures.
Legal action
If your information was compromised in the PCH Digital, LLC data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their rights and pursue claims for damages related to this incident.
Shamis & Gentile P.A., a class action law firm specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the incident to determine if affected individuals may be eligible for compensation.
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