Berkeley Research Group Data Breach Investigation Launched in Texas
By Data Breach Law Group | Posted on September 1, 2026 · Texas
This breach is real, not a scam. Berkeley Research Group, LLC officially reported it to the Texas Attorney General on September 1, 2026.
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Our firm has announced an investigation into the Berkeley Research Group, LLC data breach reported in Texas. This incident, impacting sensitive personal and professional information, raises concerns about the protection of client and employee data. Affected individuals are encouraged to seek a free case review to understand their legal options.
Our legal team has launched an investigation into the data breach recently reported by Berkeley Research Group, LLC to the Texas Attorney General. This security incident, which occurred in February 2025 but was disclosed in September 2026, involves the potential compromise of highly sensitive personal and professional data.
Berkeley Research Group, LLC is a global expert services and consulting firm. Due to the nature of its work, the firm regularly handles vast quantities of sensitive information for corporations, law firms, and government agencies. This includes proprietary corporate data, detailed financial records, and extensive personally identifiable information belonging to employees, clients, and third parties.
The breach has exposed several categories of highly sensitive information, including Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Mailing Address, Banking and Financial Account Details, Tax Return and Payroll Information, and Professional Contact Information. The exposure of such comprehensive personal and financial details creates a significant risk for identity theft, financial fraud, and unauthorized account takeovers for those affected. Individuals may also face elevated risks of targeted phishing scams and long-term exposure of their personal identities on the dark web.
Under state and federal laws, including the Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act, Berkeley Research Group, LLC is obligated to implement reasonable security measures to safeguard the private information it collects and maintains. A successful data breach indicates a potential failure in these legal duties, suggesting vulnerabilities in their data protection protocols. Organizations that handle and monetize sensitive information bear a strict legal responsibility to protect it from unauthorized disclosure.
If you have received a data breach notification letter from Berkeley Research Group, LLC, it signifies that your private information was compromised. You have legal rights, and our firm is evaluating these cases on a contingency fee basis. We offer a free, no-obligation case review to help you understand your legal standing and potential recourse without any upfront costs.
Source: Texas Attorney General breach notification record
If you were affected
Freeze your credit
Place a free credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name and can be lifted anytime.
Guard against tax fraud
File your tax return as early as possible and consider requesting an IRS Identity Protection PIN so no one can file a fraudulent return in your name.
Watch your financial accounts
Review bank and card statements for unfamiliar activity and turn on transaction alerts. Report anything you don't recognize to your bank right away.
Stay alert to targeted scams
Be cautious of calls, texts, or emails that reference this breach. Legitimate organizations won't ask you to confirm sensitive details through an unsolicited message.
Keep your notification letter
Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.
Berkeley Research Group, LLC data breach class action lawsuit questions
- Is there a Berkeley Research Group, LLC data breach class action lawsuit?
- Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Berkeley Research Group, LLC. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
- How many people were affected by the Berkeley Research Group, LLC data breach, and what was exposed?
- The filing does not give a count of affected people and lists the following information as involved: Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Mailing Address, Banking and Financial Account Details, Tax Return and Payroll Information, Professional Contact Information. Your own letter is the best guide to what was exposed about you, since notices are usually tailored to each person.
- Do I need a Berkeley Research Group, LLC data breach lawyer or attorney?
- If you got a notice, an attorney can tell you whether you fit the group a class action lawsuit would cover. Data breach law firms generally work on contingency, and our case review is free.
- Can I sue Berkeley Research Group, LLC over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in Texas and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
- How much could a Berkeley Research Group, LLC data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Berkeley Research Group, LLC settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. The filing lists Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth as involved. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
- Where can I see the official Berkeley Research Group, LLC breach notice?
- Berkeley Research Group, LLC's report is published by the Texas Attorney General: https://oag.my.site.com/datasecuritybreachreport/apex/DataSecurityReportsPage#BR-0005295 Compare it with the letter you received to confirm the dates and details match.
- Is the Berkeley Research Group, LLC data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Berkeley Research Group, LLC in the mail matches the breach Berkeley Research Group, LLC reported to the Texas Attorney General on September 1, 2026. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Berkeley Research Group, LLC through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- Did Berkeley Research Group, LLC offer free credit monitoring?
- Check your letter from Berkeley Research Group, LLC. If free credit or identity monitoring is offered, the enrollment code and deadline are printed in the notice itself. Because Social Security numbers are listed in this filing, identity monitoring and a credit freeze matter more than usual. Enrolling does not give up your right to bring a claim.
- What should I do after getting the Berkeley Research Group, LLC data breach notice?
- Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
Did you receive a letter from Berkeley Research Group, LLC?
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