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Clement C. Archer Insurance Agency, Inc. Data Breach Case

State
MA
Filed
Nov 24, 2025
Data Types
8 types
Records
Not disclosed

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Quick Facts

State Filed
MA
Date Reported to AG
Nov 24, 2025
Date of Breach
Not disclosed
Records Affected
Not disclosed
Status
Investigation Open
Last Updated
Aug 8, 2026
Data Types Exposed
NameSocial Security NumberDate of BirthAddressPolicy NumberFinancial Account InformationRouting NumberContact Information

What Happened

Clement C. Archer Insurance Agency, Inc. was the subject of a data breach notification filed with the MA Attorney General. The AG filing was recorded on November 24, 2025.

From the AG filing description

Clement C. Archer Insurance Agency, Inc. appears to be an insurance brokerage and agency providing various policy and coverage services to consumers. Based on the nature of their business, they typically collect and store sensitive personal and financial records, including policy numbers, Social Security numbers, banking details, and comprehensive client contact information. In 2025, the organization officially reported a data breach incident to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office. If you received a data breach notification letter from Clement C. Archer Insurance Agency, Inc., it means your personal information may have been compromised during this security event. The letter outlines the steps the company is taking and provides guidance on how you can protect your personal information against potential misuse.

Who Was Impacted?

Under the Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00), you may have a legal claim against Clement C. Archer Insurance Agency, Inc. if any of the following apply:

  • You received a written data breach notification letter from Clement C. Archer Insurance Agency, Inc.
  • You are or were a customer, patient, or employee of Clement C. Archer Insurance Agency, Inc.
  • Your information was held by Clement C. Archer Insurance Agency, Inc. in MA
  • Your bank or payment card data was potentially exposed

Exposed Data — What's at Risk

Based on the data types reported in this filing:

Identity Theftcritical risk

Your SSN is the master key to your identity. Once exposed, criminals can open new lines of credit, take out loans, or file taxes in your name.

Identity Verification Bypassmedium risk

Combined with a name and other leaked data, date of birth helps criminals pass identity verification questions at banks and government agencies.

Physical Security Riskmedium risk

Home address exposure can enable mail theft, package fraud, and targeted phishing attacks that reference your known location.

Federal & State Protections

Common categories of compensation in data breach class actions

Time & Inconvenience

Courts recognize that the time spent monitoring accounts, placing credit freezes, and dealing with the aftermath of a breach has real economic value. This category of damages is recoverable even without direct financial loss.

Credit Monitoring & Identity Restoration

Professional credit monitoring services cost $10–$40 per month. Identity theft restoration services, if needed, can cost hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars. Courts have awarded these costs as direct damages in SSN breach cases.

Financial Losses & Fraudulent Charges

Direct financial losses resulting from the breach — unauthorized charges, fraudulent transfers, or fees incurred through fraud — are recoverable as compensatory damages. Banks may reverse some charges; a class action recovers the remainder and associated costs.

Statutory Minimum Damages

Several state data breach laws provide for statutory minimum damages — fixed amounts recoverable per affected individual regardless of actual loss. These provisions exist specifically to make legal action viable for victims who have not yet experienced direct harm.

Note: an attorney general breach filing does not by itself establish a settlement fund, a payment amount, or a claim deadline. If an official settlement notice is later issued, rely on that notice for payment details and deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need proof that my data was misused to file a claim against Clement C. Archer Insurance Agency, Inc.?

No. Under Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00) and federal law, the unauthorized exposure of your personal data — regardless of whether it has been actively misused — can be sufficient grounds for a claim. The breach itself is the injury.

How much does filing a claim cost?

Nothing. The Law Office of David S. Harris handles data breach cases on contingency — you pay zero upfront and owe nothing unless compensation is recovered.

My Social Security Number was exposed. What should I do right now?

Immediately place a free credit freeze at all three bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion). A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name. Then file a complaint with the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov and contact our office — SSN exposure is one of the most serious breach types.

My financial account data was exposed. Can the bank recover my losses?

Banks may reverse fraudulent charges, but they are not obligated to compensate you for time lost, stress, or indirect damages. A class action claim against the breached company can recover those additional categories of harm.

Is it too late to file a claim?

Statutes of limitations for data breach claims vary by state but typically run 2–4 years. Depending on when you learned of the breach, you may still have time. Contact our office for a free eligibility review — there is no cost to find out.

What if Clement C. Archer Insurance Agency, Inc. offered me free credit monitoring after the breach?

Accepting free credit monitoring from Clement C. Archer Insurance Agency, Inc. does not waive your right to pursue legal action unless you signed a specific release waiving claims. In most cases, victims who accepted monitoring can still file.

Do I need to have received a notice letter to be eligible?

Not necessarily. Many data breach victims are never notified directly. If your personal information was held by Clement C. Archer Insurance Agency, Inc. during the relevant period, you may still qualify even without receiving a letter. A free eligibility review can confirm your status.

Applicable State Law

This breach was reported under the Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00), which mandates notification and establishes your right to seek damages.

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