Uni-Select Data Breach Exposes Personal Employee Information

Uni-Select, a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts, disclosed a data security incident to the Maryland Attorney General on March 18, 2025. While the exact cause and nature of the breach remain under investigation, this disclosure confirms that unauthorized actors gained access to their systems, potentially compromising a substantial amount of personal data.

The exposed data categories are highly sensitive and include Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Mailing Address, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Return Information, Direct Deposit Account Details, and Employee ID Number. The compromise of Social Security Numbers, tax documentation, and direct deposit information puts affected individuals at severe risk of identity theft, fraudulent tax filings, and unauthorized financial transactions.

Companies like Uni-Select have a clear legal obligation under state laws, including the Maryland Personal Information Protection Act, to protect the sensitive personal data they collect and store. This duty requires implementing robust cybersecurity measures to prevent unauthorized access. The occurrence of a breach capable of extracting such detailed records suggests a potential failure in these critical security protocols, raising questions about whether Uni-Select upheld its duty of care.

Receiving a data breach notification letter from Uni-Select is a formal acknowledgment that your confidential information was exposed due to this security lapse. This notification is crucial as it establishes your legal standing to pursue potential claims against the company. You do not need to wait for actual financial harm to take action.

Our experienced legal team is actively investigating this Uni-Select data breach. If you received a notification, we invite you to contact us for a free, no-obligation case review. We handle these complex data privacy cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no out-of-pocket costs unless we successfully recover compensation for you.