Buist Byars & Taylor LLC Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
August 13, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Buist Byars & Taylor LLC data breach following a notification filed with the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
According to the filing, the data breach affected approximately 12 Massachusetts residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially exposed includes Social Security numbers, financial account information, and driver’s license information.
The exposure of Social Security numbers together with financial account and driver’s license information may increase the risk of identity theft, financial fraud, and unauthorized account activity.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Buist Byars & Taylor LLC implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal information and whether additional security measures could have prevented this incident.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Financial information
- Other sensitive information
What is Buist Byars & Taylor LLC?
Buist Byars & Taylor LLC is a boutique law firm based in Mount Pleasant and Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
Individuals affected by the Buist Byars & Taylor LLC data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com