Got a data breach letter from Baker Tilly?
Dapeer Law, P.A. is investigating a potential class action against Baker Tilly (listed in state filings as Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP), a Chicago, Illinois company, on behalf of individuals whose personal information was affected in a September 2026 cybersecurity incident involving information stored on a platform operated by a third-party service provider.
Latest on the Baker Tilly data breach
- : Dapeer Law opened its investigation following notice filings posted by the California, Massachusetts and Texas Attorneys General and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Who qualifies for the Baker Tilly data breach investigation
You may be eligible to participate in a class action if any of the following applies:
- You received a data breach notification letter from Baker Tilly dated November 2026.
- Your letter offered a complimentary 24-month Experian IdentityWorks membership with credit and identity monitoring.
- You, or your child, were told that personal information connected to services Baker Tilly provides to clients was affected.
- No proof of harm required to consult with counsel. You do not need to have already suffered identity theft to explore your legal options.
- Excluded: individuals who did not receive a breach notice and whose information was not involved in the incident.
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What happened in the Baker Tilly data breach
According to its notice letter, on September 6, 2026, Baker Tilly became aware of a potential cybersecurity incident involving certain information stored on a platform operated by a third-party service provider that Baker Tilly used in connection with services it provides to clients. The letter states that the unauthorized actor was able to obtain data relating to certain Baker Tilly clients. Baker Tilly's report to the Texas Attorney General gives a breach window of September 2 to September 8, 2026.
Baker Tilly says it completed its review of the affected data on October 28, 2026. The sample letters filed in California, Massachusetts and South Carolina are dated November 9, 2026, and the Texas filing says consumers were notified by U.S. Mail. The posted letters show a placeholder where the types of affected information would appear, so they do not show the categories. The Texas filing lists name of individual, address, Social Security Number Information and "Other", and the Massachusetts filing lists Social Security numbers. The letters offer two years of credit and identity monitoring through Experian IdentityWorks.
Baker Tilly reported 195,512 affected individuals to the Texas Attorney General, including 10,456 Texans. The Massachusetts filing lists 2,689 Massachusetts residents, the South Carolina filing lists 1,359 South Carolina residents, and the letter states that 111 Rhode Island residents were notified. A separate version of the letter was addressed to parents or guardians of minors whose information was affected.
What to do if you got a Baker Tilly data breach letter
Keep your notice letter
Do not discard it. Your letter contains the activation code and engagement number for the Experian IdentityWorks offer and is important evidence if you decide to participate in a lawsuit.
Enroll in the free 24-month Experian IdentityWorks membership
Enroll in the Experian IdentityWorks credit and identity monitoring offered in your letter before the enrollment date printed there. The posted sample letters leave that date blank, so check your own copy. Accepting this benefit does not waive your right to pursue legal action.
Place a fraud alert or credit freeze
Contact Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to place a fraud alert or freeze on your file. Request a free weekly credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com, and use the FTC's IdentityTheft.gov recovery guide.
Speak with a data breach attorney
Consultations with Dapeer Law are free and confidential. We'll review your notice, explain your options, and advise whether you may be eligible to join a class action.
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Baker Tilly breach timeline
Compensation you may be entitled to
Out-of-pocket expenses
Credit freezes, identity restoration services, and other costs incurred responding to the breach.
Time spent monitoring
Hours spent reviewing accounts, disputing fraudulent charges, and dealing with identity theft issues.
Identity theft & fraud losses
Unreimbursed funds stolen from accounts, unauthorized credit lines, or tax refund fraud tied to the breach.
Statutory damages
Certain state data breach and consumer protection statutes provide for fixed damages regardless of actual loss.
Injunctive relief
Court orders requiring Baker Tilly to implement stronger data security practices, including for client information stored on third-party service provider platforms.
Compensation categories depend on applicable state law, the types of data exposed, and documented losses. No recovery is guaranteed.
Baker Tilly data breach FAQ
I received a data breach letter from Baker Tilly. What should I do? +
Keep the letter, enroll in the free 24-month Experian IdentityWorks membership using the activation code in your letter before the enrollment date printed there, review your account statements and free credit reports, consider a fraud alert or credit freeze, and contact a data breach attorney for a free consultation. Accepting the monitoring does not waive your right to pursue a claim.
Is the Baker Tilly data breach letter real or a scam? +
Baker Tilly has reported this incident to the California, Massachusetts and Texas Attorneys General and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs. Compare your letter to the official filing linked in Sources below, and use only the enrollment website and phone number printed in your letter. Be cautious of unexpected calls, texts or emails about the breach that ask for your Social Security number or account login. If you are unsure, send your letter to Dapeer Law for a free review.
Am I eligible to join a class action against Baker Tilly? +
If you received a November 2026 breach notice from Baker Tilly, for yourself or for your child, you are likely eligible for a free case evaluation. Eligibility depends on your state of residence, the categories of your data that were affected, and any losses you have suffered. Dapeer Law will review your notice at no cost.
How much money could I receive from a class action lawsuit? +
Data breach class action recoveries vary significantly. Settlements typically range from a few hundred dollars for basic out-of-pocket losses to several thousand dollars for documented identity theft, with class size, damages, and negotiation all affecting the final amount. No payout is guaranteed, and this investigation has not yet resulted in a settlement.
What personal information was exposed in the breach? +
The sample letters filed with state regulators show a placeholder where the types of affected information would be listed, so they do not show the categories. The Texas filing lists name of individual, address, Social Security Number Information and "Other". The Massachusetts filing lists Social Security numbers. Your own letter should list the types of your personal information that were affected.
Did Baker Tilly offer free credit monitoring? +
Yes. The letters filed in California, Massachusetts and South Carolina offer two years of credit and identity monitoring through Experian, described as a complimentary 24-month Experian IdentityWorks membership, along with Experian identity restoration assistance. A separate version for parents and guardians offers the same 24-month service for minors. Enroll before the date printed in your letter. Enrollment does not waive your right to pursue a claim.
How many people were affected by the Baker Tilly breach? +
Baker Tilly reported 195,512 affected individuals to the Texas Attorney General, including 10,456 Texans. The Massachusetts filing lists 2,689 Massachusetts residents, the South Carolina filing lists 1,359 South Carolina residents, and the letter states that 111 Rhode Island residents were notified. This page will be updated as more information becomes available.
Is there a deadline to take legal action? +
Yes. Statutes of limitations for data breach claims vary by state and legal theory, typically ranging from one to six years. Waiting can permanently bar your claim. Contact us as soon as possible for a free evaluation.
How do I get a copy of the official breach notice? +
A sample of Baker Tilly's notice letter is posted on the California Attorney General website (linked in Sources below), and copies were also filed in Massachusetts and South Carolina. If you received a letter but no longer have it, Dapeer Law can assist you during your free consultation.
Sources & references
- Official breach notice filing · California Attorney General, Baker Tilly Sample Individual Notice
- Secondary regulator report · Massachusetts Attorney General, breach notice filing (Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, reported Nov 10, 2026)
- Secondary regulator report · South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs, breach notice filing (Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, reported Nov 9, 2026)
- Secondary regulator report · Texas Attorney General, Data Security Breach Reports (Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, posted Nov 10, 2026)
- Credit bureau freezes · Equifax · Experian · TransUnion
- Free weekly credit reports · AnnualCreditReport.com
- Identity theft recovery guide · FTC IdentityTheft.gov
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