Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Generations Federal Credit Union regarding its recent data breach. The Generations Federal Credit Union data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to over 18,000 individuals.
ABOUT GENERATIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION:
Generations Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution specializing in personal, business and youth banking products and services, including savings, checking, lending, and credit cards. Founded in 1940, Generations Federal Credit Union began with each founding member depositing $10 to become a member-owner, allowing them to provide for their families, build savings, and plan for the future. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Generations Federal Credit Union has extended services to individuals in Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson Counties in Texas.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Generations Federal Credit Union discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Generations Federal Credit Union determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information. On June 12, 2023, Generations Federal Credit Union began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Address
- Medical information
- Financial information (e.g., account number, credit or debit card number)
- Health insurance information
If you are a current or former client of Generations Federal Credit Union:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Generations Federal Credit Union data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review any breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Generations Federal Credit Union;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.