Performance Food Group, Inc. data breach

Clerk's notes

Performance Food Group, Inc. formally notified the Massachusetts Attorney General of a data breach on February 16, 2025. This report indicates that a security incident led to the compromise of personal information maintained by the company. The specific details surrounding the breach and the full extent of its impact are presently under investigation.

As a major foodservice distributor, Performance Food Group handles vast amounts of personal information for its employees, contractors, and partners across its extensive operations. Breaches involving large corporate entities can expose various types of sensitive personal data that the company is legally obligated to protect.

The compromise of your personal information, even if specific categories are not yet publicly detailed, can create significant risks. Individuals whose data is exposed may face an increased potential for various forms of fraud or other misuse of their identity. Vigilance in monitoring personal accounts and records is always recommended following such incidents.

Under Massachusetts state data protection laws, Performance Food Group, Inc. has a duty to implement reasonable cybersecurity measures to safeguard the personal information entrusted to its systems. The occurrence of this data breach suggests a potential failure in these mandated security protocols, which may constitute a breach of the company's legal obligations.

If you have received a notification letter from Performance Food Group, Inc. regarding this incident, it serves as formal acknowledgment that your personal information was compromised. This notification establishes the basis for you to explore legal options related to the company's failure to protect your data.

An attorney review can help determine if you have a case related to this data breach. There are typically no out-of-pocket costs to you unless a successful recovery of compensation is achieved.

If a notification letter about this breach reached you, see every Massachusetts data breach on file or browse all cases.