Understanding your Perrigo Company data breach notification letter

Perrigo Company data breach notice and letter questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Do I need a Perrigo Company data breach lawyer or attorney?

Talking to a data breach attorney costs nothing here. A lawyer can read your notice, explain your rights under your state's law and tell you whether a claim makes sense.

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.

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.