Citizens Bank Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
October 20, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating the Citizens Bank data breach following a notification filed with the California Attorney General.
According to the filing, the reported breach occurred on September 10, 2026, and was reported on October 19, 2026. The available filing information does not identify the total number of individuals affected or the specific categories of personal information involved.
Financial institutions maintain sensitive customer information, including financial and identifying information. Individuals receiving notification should carefully review their notice to determine what information belonging to them may have been affected.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Citizens Bank implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive customer information and whether additional measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Citizens Bank?
Citizens Bank (operated by Citizens Financial Group, Inc.) is a major U.S. super-regional financial institution that provides a full range of retail, commercial, and private banking services.
Individuals affected by the Citizens Bank data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com