Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Data Breach
NOTICE: If you received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH letter from Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, contact the Arnold Law Firm at (916) 777-7777 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential Case Evaluation form here.
On May 15, 2025, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (“PFB”) reported a significant cybersecurity incident to the Maine Attorney General’s Office. The incident, which occurred on or around December 4, 2024, involved unauthorized access to PFB’s network systems (the “Data Breach”). Upon discovering the Data Breach on December 5, 2024, PFB engaged third-party cybersecurity specialists to investigate. The investigation concluded on May 7, 2025, revealing that sensitive personal information had been compromised. Approximately 17,144 individuals have been impacted by the Data Breach.
Recently, PFB has begun sending data breach notification letters to affected individuals. These letters include an offer of 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through Kroll. If you received a data breach notification letter from PFB, it indicates that your information was affected by the Data Breach.
Headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is the state’s largest general farm organization representing over 46,000 farm families and supporters throughout the state. Founded in 1950, PFB is a nonprofit, grassroots advocacy group focused on advancing the interests of agriculture, rural communities, and family farms. The organization operates through a county-based, member-driven structure and is affiliated with the American Farm Bureau Federation.
WHAT INFORMATION IS INVOLVED IN THE PENNSYLVANIA FARM BUREAU DATA BREACH?
The types of information compromised vary by individual but may include the following:
- Full names,
- Social Security numbers,
- Dates of birth,
- Driver’s license numbers,
- Financial account information.
This information is called your Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”). It tells others about you and is considered part of your identity. Businesses are required to secure this information or risk facing statutory penalties, among other legal penalties. Stolen PII can be used by identity thieves to engage in fraudulent activity using your identity.
The best way to protect yourself after a data breach is to sign up for credit and identity protection services as soon as possible.
California offers extra protections and legal rights to its residents through the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).
NOTICE: If you received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH letter from Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, contact the Arnold Law Firm at (916) 777-7777 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential Case Evaluation form here.