National Public Data Data Breach
Lawsuit FiledAlso known as: NPD, Jerico Pictures Inc.
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Breach Summary
National Public Data, a background check company, suffered a breach in which a hacker group published approximately 2.9 billion records containing Social Security numbers, names, addresses, and relative information. The company had scraped this data from public sources without individuals' knowledge or consent. NPD subsequently filed for bankruptcy.
Case Status
Lawsuit Filed
Breach Discovered
2024-08-01
Notifications Sent
2024-08-14
Est. People Affected
2,900,000,000
States Reported To
4 states
Data Types Exposed
3 categories
Data Types Exposed in This Breach
States Where Victims Were Notified
⏳ Time-Limited: Statute of Limitations Applies
Data breach lawsuits are typically subject to a 1–3 year statute of limitations from the date you were notified. Once that window closes, your right to compensation is permanently forfeited — regardless of the harm you suffered. If you received a notification letter from National Public Data, acting now preserves your legal options.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the National Public Data Data Breach
Was I affected by the National Public Data data breach?
If you received a data breach notification letter from National Public Data, your personal information was compromised. The breach affected 2,900,000,000 people and exposed data including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, contact information.
Can I sue National Public Data for the data breach?
Yes. If you were notified of the National Public Data data breach, you may qualify for compensation through a class action lawsuit. Victims can potentially recover damages for identity theft risk, credit monitoring costs, and the loss of personal privacy. A free, confidential case review is available — no fee unless you win.
What is the deadline to file a National Public Data data breach claim?
Data breach claims typically have a statute of limitations of 1–3 years from the date you were notified. Missing this deadline permanently forfeits your right to compensation. Contact an attorney as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.
What compensation can I receive from a National Public Data data breach settlement?
Settlement amounts vary by case. Victims of data breaches have received compensation for out-of-pocket losses (fraudulent charges, credit monitoring, identity restoration costs), time spent dealing with the breach, and general damages for exposure of sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, dates of birth, contact information.
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