LACMA faces class action lawsuit following major data breach

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has confirmed a data breach that occurred in July 2025, exposing sensitive information belonging to customers and employees. The compromised data includes full names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, partial financial account and payment card information, and medical data such as health insurance details and diagnoses.

Following the discovery of the breach, a former employee, Adam Piron, filed a class action lawsuit in the Superior Court of the State of California. The complaint alleges that LACMA acted negligently by waiting nearly a year to notify staff and impacted individuals. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and requests a court order to ensure the museum implements stronger security measures and maintains transparency in the event of future incidents.

LACMA has notified law enforcement and is providing impacted individuals with access to a one-year identity theft and fraud protection service through Financial Shield. The museum has also established a dedicated support line for those affected.