BDMPA LLC, doing business as Austin Associates Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
January 2, 2026– Federman & Sherwood is investigating a data breach involving BDMPA LLC, doing business as Austin Associates, following a notification filed with the Maine Attorney General.
According to the filing, Austin Associates experienced an external system breach involving hacking that occurred on or about February 26, 2025, and was discovered on March 17, 2025. The incident involved unauthorized access to systems containing personal information. Written notifications to affected individuals were sent on December 31, 2025.
The information potentially involved includes individuals’ names or other personal identifiers in combination with additional sensitive data. Austin Associates reported that identity theft protection services were offered to affected individuals, including 12 months of credit monitoring services provided by Kroll.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Austin Associates implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards, whether the unauthorized access could have been prevented, and whether individuals impacted by the incident may have legal claims.
The compromised information may have included:
- Full name
- Social Security number
- Financial information
- Other sensitive information
What is BDMPA LLC, doing business as Austin Associates?
Austin Associates is a full-service accounting firm that specializes in tax planning, bookkeeping, and financial advisory services for individuals and businesses across industries like agriculture and non-profits.
Individuals who received a data breach notification letter or believe they may have been affected are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their rights. The firm can be reached toll-free at 1-800-237-1277 or by email at info@federmanlaw.com.