SouthState Bank Data Breach Settlement 2026 -- File a Claim by June 15

What happened

Class period: Data incident occurred on February 7, 2024. The settlement class includes individuals notified of potential impact on or around that date.

On February 7, 2024, an unauthorized third party accessed SouthState Bank's computer network and walked off with sensitive customer data -- names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, financial account numbers, and Social Security numbers. The bank began notifying affected customers on March 29, 2024.

Multiple lawsuits followed, alleging negligence, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and unjust enrichment -- essentially that the bank failed to put adequate cybersecurity protections in place. SouthState Bank denies all wrongdoing, but agreed to a $1.5 million settlement to resolve the claims.

If you received a notice that your information may have been impacted, this settlement affects you.

What you can get

Key dates

Who may qualify

• You live in the United States
• You were sent notice that your Private Information may have been impacted in the SouthState Bank data incident on or around February 7, 2024
• You have not previously opted out of this settlement

How to file

1. Go to the official settlement website at southstatebankdatasettlement.com
2. Click "Submit a Claim"
3. Complete the Claim Form, selecting Cash Payment A (documented losses), Cash Payment B (pro rata cash), or both
4. If claiming Cash Payment A, attach third-party documentation supporting your losses (bank statements, credit card statements, invoices, receipts, phone records, etc.)
5. Submit online by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 15, 2026 -- or download a paper Claim Form and mail it postmarked by June 15, 2026

Proof required

• Cash Payment A (Documented Losses): Third-party documentation such as bank statements, credit card statements, invoices, telephone records, or receipts. Personal affidavits or declarations alone are not accepted as documentation, though they may be included for context alongside other supporting materials.
• Cash Payment B (Pro Rata Cash): No documentation required.
• Credit Monitoring: No claim form required. Activation code was provided in your notice by email or postcard.

Payment timing

Cash payments will be distributed after the Court grants Final Approval of the Settlement (hearing scheduled for June 22, 2026) and after any appeals are resolved. Payment method has not been specified on the official site; check southstatebankdatasettlement.com for updates.

Important links

• Official website
• Claim form
• Important dates
• FAQs
• Documents

Contact

Extra details

Credit monitoring is automatic -- if you stay in the Settlement Class, you do not need to file a claim to receive it. Look for your activation code in the notice you received by email or postcard. Instructions for activation will be posted on the settlement website after Final Approval.

If you do nothing, you will not receive a cash payment, but you can still activate your credit monitoring. You will also give up the right to sue SouthState Bank over this data incident.

Watch for scams. Use only the official settlement website (southstatebankdatasettlement.com) to submit your claim. Do not contact the Court or the Defendant directly.

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