OBI Seafoods, LLC data breach
OBI Seafoods, LLC has reported a data breach to Maryland authorities on March 19, 2025. This incident involved the exposure of sensitive personal information including Social Security Numbers and banking details for an unspecified number of individuals. Those affected should evaluate the potential long-term risks of identity theft and financial fraud, and understand their options for legal review.
Docket sheet
- Company
- OBI Seafoods, LLC
- Venue
- Maryland Attorney General
- Filed
- March 19, 2025
- People affected
- Not stated
- Status
- Monitoring
Where this breach stands
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Breach occurred
The filing does not state when the incident happened.
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Reported to the Maryland Attorney GeneralMarch 19, 2025
The company filed a breach notification with the state regulator.
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Attorney reviewCurrent stage
Current status: Monitoring. Our office is reviewing whether affected people may have claims.
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Information listed in the filing
- Full Name
- Social Security Number
- Date of Birth
- Mailing Address
- Wage and Compensation Information
- Tax Return Information
- Direct Deposit Account Details
- Phone Number
Clerk's notes
OBI Seafoods, LLC, a significant entity in the commercial seafood processing and distribution sector, filed a data breach notification on March 19, 2025, with authorities in Maryland. The company, which manages extensive operations and employs a large workforce, handles substantial amounts of sensitive personal data for its personnel.
The compromised information includes Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Mailing Address, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Return Information, Direct Deposit Account Details, and Phone Number. The exposure of such critical data, especially Social Security Numbers and direct deposit information, creates a heightened risk for identity theft, fraudulent tax filings, and unauthorized access to financial accounts.
Organizations entrusted with personal data, like OBI Seafoods, LLC, are legally obligated to implement robust cybersecurity measures to prevent unauthorized access. The occurrence of this data breach suggests that the security protocols in place may have been insufficient to protect the confidential information of its employees and partners from intrusion.
If you have received an official data breach notification letter from OBI Seafoods, LLC, this serves as confirmation that your personal data was exposed. Receipt of such a notice establishes your standing to seek a legal review. You do not need to have already experienced financial loss or identity theft to explore your options, as the increased risk of future harm is legally significant.
Understanding your rights and potential recourse after a data breach is crucial. Our firm is currently monitoring this situation. Affected individuals are encouraged to seek a no-cost, confidential review of their situation to determine if they may be entitled to compensation. There is no obligation to proceed, and a review can clarify the legal pathways available to you.
If a notification letter about this breach reached you, see every Maryland data breach on file or browse all cases.
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