Can I sue my former employer for a SSN breach?
Can I sue my ex-employer for an SSN breach?
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I'm so sorry about that! You can potentially sue your ex-employer for mishandling and improperly disclosing your SSN if you can prove they actually shared your SSN with someone else and you suffered harm (like identity theft or financial loss).
Right now, since you only received someone else's SSN on your paperwork but don’t have evidence your own SSN was given to others, your case for damages is pretty weak. You do have the right to file a complaint with federal and state authorities and demand the employer investigate and confirm if your SSN was disclosed.
It’s smart to watch your credit, consider a fraud alert, and push the employer in writing to explain exactly where your personal data went.
Does that help clarify things? I want to make sure I didn’t leave anything out.
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Can I sue my ex-employer for an SSN breach?
I understand how concerning a Social Security Number breach can be. Have you already experienced any negative consequences from this breach?
No, not yet. I’m not sure how many people received my SSN information.
When did the breach occur, and have you taken any steps to address it with your ex-employer?
It happened yesterday and I sent the Letter of Intent to Sue, and the only thing I got was an updated form with my information on it.
Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they’ll be able to help with your SSN breach.
The employer has been known for stealing funds from the company.
Hello! My name is Michael, and I'm an attorney ready to help! Your responses matter to me, so I only need a few minutes to review and respond to each of your posts. Thanks for sharing that.
Can you clarify exactly how your SSN was exposed — for example, was it emailed to others, posted publicly, or shared in some other way? This helps figure out how serious the breach is and what legal options you might have.
I was terminated from my job and I received a separation notice yesterday. The employer put the wrong Social Security Number on my notice. With that being done, who knows who received a notice or paperwork with my SSN on it.
Ok, thanks! Just a few more questions. Do you know if your correct SSN was actually sent out to anyone else by mistake, or was it just a typo on your own copy of the notice?
I can send you both copies. I know for a fact I received someone else’s SSN on my separation notice.
Understood! So you're just wondering what it is you can do here, correct?
Yes, because if they gave me the wrong SSN on my paperwork, who did they give my SSN to?
Ok! I've been working on an answer while we've been chatting, so it'll just be a moment.
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I'm so sorry about that! You can potentially sue your ex-employer for mishandling and improperly disclosing your SSN if you can prove they actually shared your SSN with someone else and you suffered harm (like identity theft or financial loss).
Right now, since you only received someone else's SSN on your paperwork but don’t have evidence your own SSN was given to others, your case for damages is pretty weak. You do have the right to file a complaint with federal and state authorities and demand the employer investigate and confirm if your SSN was disclosed.
It’s smart to watch your credit, consider a fraud alert, and push the employer in writing to explain exactly where your personal data went.
Does that help clarify things? I want to make sure I didn’t leave anything out.
Yes, but how will I know if I don’t have a lawyer to represent me in the matter of receiving the evidence I need?
I hear you! You can start by sending a written request to your ex-employer asking them to confirm in detail whether your SSN was shared and to whom. You don’t need a lawyer to make this request, and they’re required to respond since it involves your personal data. If they refuse or give unclear answers, you can file complaints with state labor agencies or the federal government to force an investigation.
That’s what I need to hear. That makes more sense, thank you!
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