Edelson Lechtzin investigates potential claims over EY tax data breach

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US class action law firm Edelson Lechtzin has launched an investigation into potential data privacy claims following a cybersecurity incident at EY. The firm stated that the breach may have exposed personal and financial information contained in or used to prepare client tax filings, and it will assess individuals' rights and possible claims at no cost. EY began notifying affected clients this month after concluding that an unauthorized third party accessed a third-party support ticket system used by its IT staff, with the intruder downloading multiple client documents between March 28 and April 12, 2026. The company detected unusual activity on April 23, 2026, secured its systems, removed the unauthorized access, and notified federal law enforcement, but has not disclosed how many clients were impacted, which third-party provider was involved, or whether the incident is confined to its US client base. Edelson Lechtzin warned that because tax records combine identifying and financial details, affected individuals may face an increased risk of identity theft, tax fraud, and targeted phishing or social engineering attacks.

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