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Got a notice from Uni-Select? Here’s what to do.

Uni-Select told the Maryland Attorney General that people’s information was exposed. If you got a letter, work through the steps below.

Your checklist

  1. 1

    Keep the letter

    Save the notice from Uni-Select and its envelope. The date you were told can matter for legal deadlines.

  2. 2

    Freeze your credit

    Your Social Security number is listed in the filing. A free freeze at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion stops new accounts being opened in your name.

  3. 3

    Call your bank

    Account or card information is listed. Ask your bank for a new card number and watch statements for small test charges.

  4. 4

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About the Uni-Select breach

Reported to
Maryland Attorney General
Date filed
March 18, 2025
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

Information listed in the filing: Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Mailing Address, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Return Information, Direct Deposit Account Details, Employee ID Number.

Uni-Select operates as a prominent distributor of automotive replacement parts, paint, and refinish products, serving a vast network of commercial customers, repair shops, and independent jobbers across North America. Because of the nature of its enterprise-level operations, supply chain management, and extensive workforce, Uni-Select maintains a massive repository of sensitive information. The company routinely collects and stores deeply personal records concerning its employees, independent contractors, vendors, and commercial clients, including comprehensive human resources files, payroll administration data, tax documentation, and proprietary corporate records necessary to sustain its extensive distribution infrastructure.

In 2025, Uni-Select reported a significant data security incident to the Maryland Attorney General, signaling that unauthorized actors may have breached its digital perimeter. While the exact vector and forensic mechanisms of the intrusion are often subject to ongoing investigation during such corporate disclosures, incidents within the automotive distribution and commercial supply chain sectors typically involve sophisticated cyberattacks such as ransomware deployments, unauthorized database access, or vulnerabilities exploited within third-party vendor networks. In many cases, threat actors target these enterprise networks precisely because they house centralized administrative and human resources databases containing high-value personally identifiable information.

Preliminary indications and standard industry disclosures suggest that the breach compromised a wide array of sensitive data categories, each carrying severe risks for the affected individuals. Exposed records frequently include full legal names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, home addresses, direct deposit and banking information, and compensation details. The compromise of Social Security numbers and tax-related documents exposes victims to the immediate and enduring threat of identity theft, fraudulent tax filings, and unauthorized credit applications. Furthermore, leaked banking and direct deposit details create an acute vulnerability for financial account takeover, leaving victims susceptible to unauthorized withdrawals and severe financial disruption.

Under applicable state data protection laws, including the Maryland Personal Information Protection Act, as well as overarching federal standards governing corporate data security, Uni-Select had a legal and fiduciary obligation to implement and maintain reasonable security procedures to safeguard sensitive personal information. Organizations that collect and store employee and customer data are legally required to employ robust encryption, multi-factor authentication, network segmentation, and proactive vulnerability management. The occurrence of a successful breach capable of extracting sensitive records strongly indicates a potential failure in these mandated security controls, raising critical questions regarding whether the company fulfilled its legal duty of care.

Receiving a data breach notification letter from Uni-Select is a formal acknowledgment by the company that your confidential information was compromised due to their security failures. Legally, the receipt of this notice establishes the concrete injury and legal standing required to participate in a class action lawsuit aimed at holding the company accountable. Affected individuals do not need to wait until they experience actual financial fraud or identity theft to seek legal recourse. Our firm handles these complex data privacy cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are never any out-of-pocket costs or fees unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.

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Uni-Select data breach questions

How many people were affected by the Uni-Select data breach, and what was exposed?
The filing does not give a count of affected people and lists the following information as involved: Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Mailing Address, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Return Information, Direct Deposit Account Details, Employee ID Number. Your own letter is the best guide to what was exposed about you, since notices are usually tailored to each person.
Is the Uni-Select data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from Uni-Select in the mail matches the breach Uni-Select reported to the Maryland Attorney General on March 18, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Uni-Select through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Did Uni-Select offer free credit monitoring?
Check your letter from Uni-Select. If free credit or identity monitoring is offered, the enrollment code and deadline are printed in the notice itself. Because Social Security numbers are listed in this filing, identity monitoring and a credit freeze matter more than usual. Using the free service won't stop you from joining a lawsuit or settlement later.
Is there a Uni-Select data breach class action lawsuit?
Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Uni-Select. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
What should I do after getting the Uni-Select data breach notice?
Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
Where can I see the official Uni-Select breach notice?
Uni-Select's report is published by the Maryland Attorney General: https://oag.maryland.gov/resources-info/Pages/security-breach-notices.aspx#ITU-376565 Compare it with the letter you received to confirm the dates and details match.
Do I need a Uni-Select data breach lawyer or attorney?
An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
Can I sue Uni-Select over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in Maryland and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
How much could a Uni-Select data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no Uni-Select settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. The filing lists Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth as involved. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.

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