Posted On March 21, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
March 21 – The Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants data breach resulted in the unauthorized access of confidential consumer information of certain individuals being compromised.
According to the Montana Attorney General’s website, Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants reported a data breach after they were targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The company discovered a network disruption that impacted their ability to access portions of their computer systems. Upon investigation, Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants confirmed that an unauthorized party gained access to parts of their IT network on August 31, 2024, including files containing sensitive consumer information.
Following the discovery, Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants implemented security measures and engaged forensic specialists to investigate the incident thoroughly. After identifying which files were compromised and which individuals were affected, the company began the process of notifying victims.
On February 28, 2025, Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach. While specific details about the types of compromised data weren’t disclosed in the public filing, the personalized notifications sent to affected individuals should contain details about what personal information was exposed.
It’s important to note that Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants provides retirement plan services to various companies, meaning individuals who may not be directly familiar with Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants could still be impacted by this breach if their employer uses Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants’ services.
Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants is a financial services firm based in Renton, Washington that specializes in retirement plan administration and consulting services. The company offers tailored retirement solutions for businesses and organizations, including 401(k) plans, pension plans, and compliance services.
Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants focuses on helping employers navigate the complex regulatory landscape surrounding retirement benefits while designing and maintaining plans that meet their workforce requirements and financial objectives. Their services include regulatory compliance assistance, fiduciary guidance, and plan efficiency optimization.
The company employs approximately 25 staff members and generates an estimated annual revenue of $8 million. Their client base consists primarily of businesses seeking professional management of their employee retirement benefit programs.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants 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 Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants 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.
