Buist Byars & Taylor LLC, a law firm based in South Carolina, experienced a data security incident. The firm began sending notification letters to affected individuals on August 11, 2026. This incident was publicly reported after appearing on a state attorney general security breach page.
The breach potentially involved various types of sensitive personal information. Exposed data includes names, Social Security numbers, financial account information, credit/debit account details, financial account codes, driver’s license or other government ID numbers, addresses, and dates of birth. Health records were also among the reported data types. A total of 1,686 individuals were affected, including residents in South Carolina, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Attorney investigations into the Buist Byars & Taylor LLC data breach have been announced, indicating potential legal action. The actual breach notification letters and a comprehensive standalone public statement from the company are not fully available in the provided sources. Details about the incident, such as the exact occurrence or discovery dates, have not been publicly disclosed by the firm.