About Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO
The Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, experienced a significant data breach affecting thousands of individuals. As a non-profit organization based in Albany, NY, CSEA is committed to protecting its members’ information. The breach, involving unauthorized access to the organization’s systems, exposed sensitive personal data. This incident underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard organizational and personal information.
What Happened
On May 30, 2025, we discovered suspicious activity on our computer systems. Upon discovery, we immediately began an investigation and took steps to contain the situation, including proactively taking systems offline, changing passwords, deploying advanced security and detection software, securely restoring systems from backups, and engaging leading cybersecurity professionals to assist with our investigation and response. The investigation determined that there was unauthorized access to our systems between May 3, 2025 and May 31, 2025. During this time period we identified that files containing your Information were obtained by an unauthorized party. Our investigation did not identify any evidence of misuse of your Information for fraud or identity theft related to the Incident.
The breach affected 47,352 individuals, including 6 Maine residents, with unauthorized access occurring between May 3 and May 31, 2025. The breach was discovered on May 30, 2025, and no misuse of information for fraud or identity theft was identified.
Next Steps
Impacted individuals are advised to remain vigilant by monitoring their credit reports and reviewing account statements regularly. Reporting any suspicious activity to financial institutions is crucial. Affected users should follow guidance provided in the “Additional Resources” section of the notification letter. This includes contacting credit reporting agencies to place fraud alerts or security freezes if necessary. Keeping a close watch for unauthorized activities can help prevent potential identity theft.
Identity Theft Protection Services
Unfortunately, no identity theft protection services are being offered to those impacted by this breach. However, individuals are encouraged to take proactive steps to protect their information. This includes obtaining free credit reports from each of the three nationwide credit reporting agencies annually, placing fraud alerts on credit files, and considering security freezes. These measures can help mitigate the risk of identity theft and ensure personal information remains protected.