PSEA Data Settlement
$50–$5,000
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What happened
The Pennsylvania State Education Association experienced unauthorized access to its systems on or around July 6, 2024, compromising sensitive personal information including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver's licenses, financial account details, and health information. The breach was announced on March 18, 2025. The defendant denies any wrongdoing.
Do you qualify?
All people in the United States whose private information was potentially compromised in the data incident, including those who received a notification from PSEA on or around March 18, 2025. Excluded are governing board members, governmental entities, and court officials.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Cash Payment for Out-of-Pocket Losses
$5,000 eachSettlement Class Members can receive reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses incurred as a result of the data incident, including costs related to identity theft, credit monitoring, and other miscellaneous expenses, up to a maximum of $5,000 per class member with supporting documentation.
Alternative Cash Payment
$50 eachSettlement Class Members may claim a flat cash payment of $50 instead of documenting out-of-pocket losses, subject to proration based on the number of valid claims filed. No supporting documentation is required for this benefit.
Credit Monitoring
Settlement Class Members can receive two years of credit monitoring that provides proactive credit monitoring, access to credit reports, and identity theft insurance.
Who is in the class
You are a Settlement Class Member if your Private Information was potentially compromised as a result of the Data Incident occurring on or around July 6, 2024, and announced by Defendant on or around March 18, 2025.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form online or by mail postmarked by July 6, 2026. To claim the $50 payment, no documentation is required. To claim up to $5,000 for out-of-pocket losses, you must submit supporting documentation of your losses. Two years of credit monitoring is also available.
Common questions
- How much does the PSEA Data Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $50–$5,000. The total settlement fund is $2.5M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the PSEA Data Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was July 6, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the PSEA Data Settlement?
- No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
- Is the PSEA Data Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- RG2 Claims Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at pseadatasettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the PSEA Data Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for July 27, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.
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