Posted On December 18, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
December 18 – The Deloitte data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the alleged data breach being reported after a security threat was identified in the RIBridges system, which Deloitte manages for the State of Rhode Island. The breach may have resulted in potential unauthorized access to highly sensitive personal information, including names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and banking information of Rhode Island residents who utilize various social service programs.
According to the State of Rhode Island’s website notice posted on December 13, 2024, Deloitte reported a “major security threat to RIBridges,” the system responsible for managing numerous critical social services programs in Rhode Island. Deloitte indicated there was a “high probability” that unauthorized actors obtained confidential information belonging to program participants.
The alleged data breach may have potentially affected participants in multiple essential assistance programs, including:
The State of Rhode Island and Deloitte are currently investigating the incident and will be sending notification letters to affected individuals once the investigation concludes.
Deloitte stands as a prominent professional services organization, with a global footprint that spans more than 150 countries. With its headquarters in London, Deloitte has established itself as a leader in multiple professional service domains, including:
The firm employs over 460,000 professionals worldwide and generates annual revenues exceeding $67 billion, making it one of the “Big Four” accounting firms. Deloitte’s client base includes:
Deloitte’s role in managing government systems like RIBridges demonstrates its significant involvement in public sector technology infrastructure and social services delivery.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Deloitte data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Deloitte and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
