Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. data breach

Clerk's notes

Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. formally reported a cybersecurity incident to the Maine Attorney General on June 4, 2026. The investigation status for this breach is currently listed as monitoring. This filing indicates that sensitive information maintained by these industrial chemical distributors may have been compromised through their digital infrastructure.

While the specific nature of the cybersecurity incident remains unspecified, the reported exposed data categories are significant. These include Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Return Information, Direct Deposit Account Details, Home Address, and Personal Telephone Number. Such information is critical for both employee administration and managing extensive commercial operations.

The exposure of these particular data types creates considerable risks for affected individuals. Compromised records could lead to identity theft, unauthorized access to financial accounts, or fraudulent tax filings. Unlike some other forms of data, core identifiers like Social Security Numbers and banking details cannot be easily changed, leaving individuals vulnerable to long-term misuse.

Companies like Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. have a legal responsibility to implement and maintain reasonable cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data entrusted to them. A data breach affecting such comprehensive personal information suggests that these security protocols may have been insufficient, potentially opening the door to legal liability for failing to safeguard private records.

If you have received a data breach notification letter from Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., or Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc., it signifies that your personal information was exposed. Understanding your rights and potential legal avenues is an important step. We are currently reviewing potential claims related to this incident. You can request a free case review to discuss your situation and explore your options, with no out-of-pocket costs unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.

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