Greater Austin Merchants Association Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
September 18, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Greater Austin Merchants Association data breach following a notification filed with the Texas Attorney General.
According to the filing, the Greater Austin Merchants Association data breach affected approximately 6,000 Texas residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially affected includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government-issued identification numbers, financial information such as account or credit and debit card numbers, and dates of birth.
The combination of Social Security numbers, government identification information, and financial information may increase the risk of identity theft, unauthorized transactions, fraudulent account creation, financial fraud, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Greater Austin Merchants Association implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal and financial information and whether additional security measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of affected individuals.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Addresses
- Driver’s license numbers
- Government-issued identification numbers
- Financial information
- Other sensitive information
What is Greater Austin Merchants Association?
The Greater Austin Merchants Cooperative Association (GAMA) operates as a membership-based trade association and wholesale distribution network supporting independent convenience store and gas station owners across Central Texas.
Individuals affected by the Greater Austin Merchants Association data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com