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    Teamsters Local Union No. 174 Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Teamsters Local Union No. 174.
    • Discovered on January 29, 2025.
    • Possible data exposed: Private Information.
    • Affects individuals in: Washington.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    Teamsters Local Union No. 174, along with Local No. 117, was involved in a data breach that was discovered on June 16, 2025. This incident stemmed from a third-party cybersecurity event that unlawfully accessed union files. The breach was publicly confirmed through a settlement in a class action lawsuit and regulatory filings with the Washington State Office of the Attorney General.

    The breach affected 116,026 individuals, with "Private Information" being the type of data exposed. While the specific categories of private information were not detailed in the summary, such data typically includes names, addresses, and could potentially involve financial or identification details. The incident primarily impacted individuals in Washington State.

    Details about the full scope of the compromise may emerge over time, and affected individuals may experience further notifications.

    Data possibly involved

    • Private Information

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    A

    Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

    Breach Occurred

    Jun 16, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Jun 16, 2025

    Regulator Notified

    Jan 29, 2025

    Consumers Notified

    Jan 29, 2025

    0 days to discover
    -138 days to notify consumers

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Complete

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Current

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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    Case Status:
    Investigation Open

    We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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