Data Breach Law Group Investigates the NORTH ATLANTIC STATES CARPENTERS BENEFIT FUNDS Data Breach
By Data Breach Law Group | Posted on January 13, 2026 · Illinois
Miami, FL — Data Breach Law Group is investigating a data breach involving NORTH ATLANTIC STATES CARPENTERS BENEFIT FUNDS, reported to the Illinois Attorney General on January 13, 2026. The firm is reviewing whether affected individuals have legal claims arising from the incident.
North Atlantic States Carpenters Benefit Funds operates as a multi-employer benefit fund, serving as an insurance and financial administrator for union members and their families. These organizations typically manage sensitive personal information, including comprehensive employment records, Social Security numbers, health insurance details, and banking information required for processing pension and welfare benefits. In 2026, the organization officially reported a data breach to the Illinois Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized parties may have accessed the personal information of plan participants. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter from the fund, it indicates that your private data was likely involved in this incident. This notification serves as an alert to monitor your accounts closely and take necessary steps to protect your identity.
If you were affected
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.
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