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MonitoringMaryland AG filing · March 18, 2025

Uni-Select Data Breach: Understanding Your Notification and Options

Uni-Select, an automotive parts distributor, reported a data security incident to Maryland authorities in March 2025. The breach reportedly exposed sensitive personal information, creating risks like identity theft and financial fraud for affected individuals who received notification letters.

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This breach is real, not a scam. Uni-Select officially reported it to the Maryland Attorney General on March 18, 2025.

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Maryland
Reported
March 18, 2025

What may have been exposed

  • Full Name
  • Social Security Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Mailing Address
  • Wage and Compensation Information
  • Tax Return Information
  • Direct Deposit Account Details
  • Employee ID Number

If you received a data breach notification letter from Uni-Select, it means your personal information may have been compromised in a security incident reported by the company. Uni-Select, known for distributing automotive replacement parts, formally acknowledged the breach to the Maryland Attorney General on March 18, 2025.

The reported exposed data categories include your 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 exposure of sensitive information like Social Security Numbers and Direct Deposit Account Details creates a significant risk for identity theft, fraudulent tax filings, and unauthorized access to financial accounts.

Companies like Uni-Select are legally required to maintain reasonable security measures to protect the personal data they collect and store. The occurrence of a data breach indicates that these safeguards may have been insufficient, potentially failing to meet legal obligations under state laws, such as the Maryland Personal Information Protection Act.

As someone who received a notification letter, it is advisable to carefully review the information provided by Uni-Select. You should also consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit reports and closely monitor all financial and credit statements for any suspicious activity. This proactive monitoring helps detect potential misuse of your exposed data.

Understanding your rights and potential legal options after a data breach is crucial. Receiving a notification letter establishes that your information was part of the breach. You can explore whether a free case review with an attorney is appropriate to discuss what this breach means for your situation.

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.

Uni-Select data breach notice and letter questions

Is the Uni-Select data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from Uni-Select in the mail matches the breach Uni-Select reported to the Maryland Attorney General on March 18, 2025. 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 Uni-Select through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Where can I see the official Uni-Select breach notice?
Uni-Select's report is published by the Maryland Attorney General: https://oag.maryland.gov/resources-info/Pages/security-breach-notices.aspx#ITU-376565 Compare it with the letter you received to confirm the dates and details match.
How many people were affected by the Uni-Select 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, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Return Information, Direct Deposit Account Details, Employee ID Number. Your own letter is the best guide to what was exposed about you, since notices are usually tailored to each person.
Did Uni-Select offer free credit monitoring?
Check your letter from Uni-Select. If free credit or identity monitoring is offered, the enrollment code and deadline are printed in the notice itself. Because Social Security numbers are listed in this filing, identity monitoring and a credit freeze matter more than usual. Using the free service won't stop you from joining a lawsuit or settlement later.
What should I do after getting the Uni-Select 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 Uni-Select 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 Uni-Select. 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 Uni-Select 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 Uni-Select data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no Uni-Select 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 Uni-Select over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in Maryland 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.

Source: Maryland Attorney General filing

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