Perrigo Company Data Breach Notification: What to Know
Perrigo Company recently disclosed a security incident that may have exposed sensitive personal information belonging to individuals. If you received a notification letter, your Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Mailing Address, Banking and Direct Deposit Details, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Identification Data, and Employee Personnel Records could be at risk. Our legal team is here to help you understand your rights and options following this compromise.
This breach is real, not a scam. Perrigo Company officially reported it to the Maine Attorney General on May 18, 2026.
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Free case review- State
- Maine
- Reported
- May 18, 2026
What may have been exposed
- Full Name
- Social Security Number
- Date of Birth
- Mailing Address
- Banking and Direct Deposit Details
- Wage and Compensation Information
- Tax Identification Data
- Employee Personnel Records
Perrigo Company, a major global manufacturer of self-care and health products, recently reported a data security incident to the Maine Attorney General on May 18, 2026. This disclosure means that individuals who received a notification letter from Perrigo may have had their sensitive personal information compromised in the breach. Such incidents place affected individuals at an increased risk of fraud and identity theft.
The information reported to have been exposed in this security compromise includes your Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Mailing Address, Banking and Direct Deposit Details, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Identification Data, and Employee Personnel Records. The exposure of such core identifiers and financial details can create long-term risks, as these cannot easily be changed. This blend of information makes individuals particularly vulnerable to various forms of exploitation.
As a company handling vast amounts of sensitive personal and financial data, Perrigo Company was legally obligated to implement robust cybersecurity measures to protect this information. State and federal regulations require companies to maintain strong administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. A data breach of this nature raises serious questions about whether these essential security standards were adequately met, potentially indicating a failure to uphold their duty to protect your private data.
If you received a data breach notification from Perrigo Company, it confirms your personal information was compromised. Our experienced legal team is actively monitoring this Perrigo Company data breach and is ready to assist you in understanding your legal rights and options. We believe that affected individuals may be entitled to compensation for the risks and harms they face.
We handle data breach cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you will not pay any upfront costs or hourly fees. Our legal team only gets paid if we successfully recover compensation for you. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation case review to discuss how we can help you pursue justice and hold the responsible parties accountable.
Received the Perrigo Company notification letter? The Perrigo Company case file tracks this filing.
What to do if you were affected
Based on the categories of information reported in this filing, these steps can help limit the risk of identity theft and fraud.
Freeze your credit
Place a free credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name and can be lifted anytime.
Guard against tax fraud
File your tax return as early as possible and consider requesting an IRS Identity Protection PIN so no one can file a fraudulent return in your name.
Watch your financial accounts
Review bank and card statements for unfamiliar activity and turn on transaction alerts. Report anything you don't recognize to your bank right away.
Stay alert to targeted scams
Be cautious of calls, texts, or emails that reference this breach. Legitimate organizations won't ask you to confirm sensitive details through an unsolicited message.
Keep your notification letter
Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.
Perrigo Company data breach lawyer, lawsuit and letter questions
- Do I need a Perrigo Company data breach lawyer or attorney?
- You don't need to pay to find out. Our data breach attorneys review notices like this one for free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency — no fee unless money is recovered for you.
- Can I sue Perrigo Company over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in Maine 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 many people were affected by the Perrigo Company 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, Banking and Direct Deposit Details, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Identification Data, Employee Personnel Records. Your own letter is the best guide to what was exposed about you, since notices are usually tailored to each person.
- Is there a Perrigo Company 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 Perrigo Company. 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.
- Is the Perrigo Company data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Perrigo Company in the mail matches the breach Perrigo Company reported to the Maine Attorney General on May 18, 2026. 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 Perrigo Company through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- Did Perrigo Company offer free credit monitoring?
- Any free monitoring Perrigo Company is offering will be described in the notice you received, along with an activation code and a sign-up deadline. Because Social Security numbers are listed in this filing, identity monitoring and a credit freeze matter more than usual. Signing up doesn't waive any legal rights you may have.
- How much could a Perrigo Company data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Perrigo Company 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.
- Where can I see the official Perrigo Company breach notice?
- Perrigo Company's report is published by the Maine Attorney General: https://www.maine.gov/agviewer/content/ag/985235c7-cb95-4be2-8792-a1252b4f8318/b926bce2-31d4-4e51-abde-4a593bbb6b64.html Compare it with the letter you received to confirm the dates and details match.
- What should I do after getting the Perrigo Company 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.
Source: Maine Attorney General filing
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