Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) Data Breach Class Action

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Pennsylvania State Education Association data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at PSEA, which may have affected as many as 517,487 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

A recent report from the Maine Attorney General's website states that the Pennsylvania State Education Association data breach occurred due to a cyber security incident. The unauthorized intrusion was first detected on July 6, 2024, when PSEA identified suspicious activity within their IT systems. Following discovery of the breach, Pennsylvania State Education Association implemented security measures and launched a comprehensive investigation, which concluded on February 18, 2025. The investigation revealed that an unauthorized party had gained access to and acquired certain files containing confidential information provided to the organization.

The compromised information varies by individual but may include:

• names,
• dates of birth,
• driver's license numbers,
• state ID numbers,
• Social Security numbers,
• financial account information,
• passport numbers,
• taxpayer ID numbers,
• usernames and passwords,
• health insurance information,
• and medical information.

Data breach letters were sent out by Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) on March 17, 2025, informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
   1. Set up alerts for suspicious activity
   2. Review all financial statements thoroughly
   3. Request free credit reports and examine them for unauthorized entries
      
      
2. Consider freezing your credit
   1. Contact all three major credit bureaus to place a freeze
   2. Understand this prevents new accounts from being opened in your name
   3. Remember to temporarily lift the freeze when applying for legitimate credit
      
      
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Pennsylvania State Education Association data breach
   1. Be wary of unexpected emails or messages claiming to be from Pennsylvania State Education Association
   2. Don't click on suspicious links or download unexpected attachments
   3. Verify all communications through official channels
      
      
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
   1. Create strong, unique passwords for each account
   2. Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
   3. Consider using a password manager for better security
      
      
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible
   1. Add this extra layer of security to all important accounts
   2. Use authenticator apps rather than SMS when available
   3. Keep backup codes in a secure location

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

Pennsylvania State Education Association Overview

The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) is a professional organization that serves as a representative body for educators, school staff, and education professionals throughout Pennsylvania. Founded to advocate for the interests of education professionals, Pennsylvania State Education Association is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where it coordinates efforts to support public education policies, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, and provide professional development resources for its membership. The organization maintains a staff of approximately 254 employees and generates annual revenue of about $23 million.

Pennsylvania State Education Association Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Pennsylvania State Education Association data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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