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Paul Brillant data breach

Paul Brillant, a financial advisory firm, reported a data breach to the Maine Attorney General on May 17, 2026. This incident exposed sensitive personal and financial client data, potentially putting affected individuals at risk of identity theft and financial fraud.

Docket sheet

Company
Paul Brillant
Venue
Maine Attorney General
Filed
May 17, 2026
People affected
Not stated
Status
Monitoring
Official regulator filing

Where this breach stands

  1. 1

    Breach occurred

    The filing does not state when the incident happened.

  2. 2

    Reported to the Maine Attorney GeneralMay 17, 2026

    The company filed a breach notification with the state regulator.

  3. 3

    Attorney reviewCurrent stage

    Current status: Monitoring. Our office is reviewing whether affected people may have claims.

  4. 4

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Information listed in the filing

  • Full Name
  • Social Security Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Financial Account Number
  • Routing Number
  • Tax Return Information
  • Investment and Portfolio Details
  • Mailing Address
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number

Clerk's notes

Paul Brillant, an elite wealth management and financial advisory firm operating in Maine, formally reported a data breach to regulatory authorities on May 17, 2026. This filing describes a significant security incident that impacted its digital infrastructure, which is responsible for managing extensive and sensitive client information.

The compromised data categories include Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Financial Account Number, Routing Number, Tax Return Information, Investment and Portfolio Details, Mailing Address, Email Address, and Phone Number. The exposure of such detailed personal and financial identifiers carries substantial risks, potentially leading to unauthorized account access, fraudulent tax filings, and long-term identity theft.

As a financial advisory firm, Paul Brillant is subject to stringent regulatory frameworks, including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which mandates robust data security measures. The occurrence of this breach suggests a potential failure in maintaining adequate safeguards designed to protect confidential client portfolios from foreseeable digital threats.

Receiving a formal data breach notification from Paul Brillant confirms that your confidential information was compromised due to their security failure. Legal precedents indicate that individuals do not need to experience direct financial fraud to explore their potential legal options following such a security lapse.

If you received a notification concerning the Paul Brillant data breach, you may be eligible to pursue a claim. Our firm is actively investigating these cases and offers free reviews for affected individuals, operating on a contingency basis with no upfront costs.

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