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Intuit, Inc. Data Breach Case

State
NH
Filed
May 9, 2025
Data Types
9 types
Records
Not disclosed

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Quick Facts

State Filed
NH
Date Reported to AG
May 9, 2025
Date of Breach
Not disclosed
Records Affected
Not disclosed
Status
Investigation Open
Last Updated
Oct 5, 2026
Data Types Exposed
Full NameSocial Security NumberDate of BirthFinancial Account NumberRouting NumberTax Return InformationWage and Compensation InformationCredit Score InformationEmail Address

Incident Overview

Intuit, Inc. was the subject of a data breach notification filed with the NH Attorney General. The AG filing was recorded on May 9, 2025.

From the AG filing description

Intuit, Inc. is a titan in the financial technology sector, providing essential software and services relied upon by millions of consumers and businesses worldwide. Through flagship products such as TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma, the company processes and stores an immense repository of sensitive financial, tax, and personal data. Because Intuit manages everything from individual income tax returns and corporate payrolls to detailed credit profiles and banking credentials, the organization occupies a position of profound trust. Consumers and business owners alike hand over their most intimate financial records, believing that a multi-national software leader maintains robust, impenetrable digital safeguards to protect that information from malicious actors. In 2025, security reports and regulatory filings submitted to the New Hampshire Attorney General revealed that Intuit, Inc. suffered a significant data security incident. While the exact vector of the breach—whether resulting from sophisticated external network intrusion, credential stuffing, or a vulnerability in third-party vendor integrations—remains a focal point of investigation, incidents of this magnitude typically exploit weaknesses in perimeter defenses or access controls. For a financial technology platform of this scale, an unauthorized breach means that malicious actors likely bypassed security barriers to infiltrate systems housing deeply sensitive consumer and corporate dossiers, leaving millions exposed without their immediate knowledge or consent. The exposure of data originating from a financial technology ecosystem carries severe, multi-faceted risks for affected individuals. Compromised records in such incidents frequently include names, Social Security numbers, banking and routing details, tax identification numbers, and detailed income or transactional histories. When cybercriminals obtain this combination of data, the immediate threat is not merely theoretical; it opens the door to devastating financial fraud, immediate bank account takeovers, unauthorized loans, and fraudulent tax filings designed to intercept government refunds. Furthermore, because financial data is permanent and cannot be easily changed like a password, victims face a lifetime of heightened vulnerability to identity theft and ongoing financial monitoring burdens. As a custodian of consumer financial and tax records, Intuit, Inc. is bound by stringent legal duties under federal and state regulations, including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, and applicable New Hampshire consumer protection laws. These statutes mandate that financial institutions and software providers implement rigorous administrative, physical, and technical safeguards—such as multi-factor authentication, robust encryption, and continuous network monitoring—to prevent unauthorized access. The occurrence of a data breach strongly suggests a failure to meet these baseline legal obligations, raising serious questions about whether security protocols were inadequately maintained or if industry-standard defensive measures were overlooked. Receiving a formal data breach notification letter from Intuit, Inc. is a critical legal milestone. It serves as an official admission by the company that your private information was compromised due to inadequate security infrastructure. Legally, this notification establishes your standing to participate in a class action lawsuit aimed at holding Intuit accountable for failing to safeguard your data. Plaintiffs in these actions do not need to prove they have already suffered direct financial theft to seek justice; the increased risk of future harm and the cost of mitigation are sufficient. Our firm evaluates these cases on a strict contingency-fee basis, meaning you pay nothing out of pocket and we only collect a fee if we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.

Who Was Impacted?

Under the New Hampshire data breach notification law, you may have a legal claim against Intuit, Inc. if any of the following apply:

  • You received a written data breach notification letter from Intuit, Inc.
  • You are or were a customer, patient, or employee of Intuit, Inc.
  • Your information was held by Intuit, Inc. in NH
  • 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.

What the Law Gives You

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.

Emotional Distress

Data breach victims regularly report anxiety, loss of sleep, and ongoing fear of identity theft. These non-economic harms are cognizable injuries in data breach litigation, particularly in cases involving SSN or medical record exposure.

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 Intuit, Inc.?

No. Under New Hampshire data breach notification law 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 Intuit, Inc. offered me free credit monitoring after the breach?

Accepting free credit monitoring from Intuit, 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 Intuit, 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 New Hampshire data breach notification law, which mandates notification and establishes your right to seek damages.

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