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RINA Accountants & Advisors Data Breach Settlement

Up to $10,000

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This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 24, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →

What happened

A cyberattack by an unauthorized third party compromised personally identifiable information (including Social Security Numbers) stored by RINA Accountants & Advisors on or about February 28, 2022. RINA maintains it had meritorious defenses but agreed to settle the lawsuit.

Do you qualify?

Anyone whose personal information was potentially compromised in the RINA Accountants & Advisors data security incident on or about February 28, 2022.

What you can claim

Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.

  • Documented Economic Loss Reimbursement

    $10,000 each

    Reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses related to the Data Security Incident that have not been reimbursed by other third parties, up to a maximum of $10,000 per Settlement Class Member.

Who is in the class

All individuals whose personally identifiable information ("PII"), including Social Security Numbers, was compromised in the Data Breach disclosed by RINA on or about August 1, 2022.

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

Submit a Reimbursement/Claim Form by March 24, 2026. For Economic Losses, you must provide documentation of losses, execute a sworn statement, and demonstrate the losses are fairly traceable to the data breach. Non-Economic Loss claims require submission but compensation is determined pro-rata from remaining funds.

Common questions

How much does the RINA Accountants & Advisors Data Breach Settlement pay?
Estimated payout: Up to $10,000. 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 RINA Accountants & Advisors Data Breach Settlement?
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 24, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
Do I need proof of purchase for the RINA Accountants & Advisors Data Breach Settlement?
Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
Is the RINA Accountants & Advisors Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Simpluris is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at rinadatabreachsettlement.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 RINA Accountants & Advisors Data Breach 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 May 14, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

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