Heritage South Credit Union Data Breach Settlement — Do You Qualify?
Updated August 8, 2026
- Defendant
- Heritage South Credit Union
- Status
- Open to claims
- Potential payout
- Up to $2,080 plus one year of financial monitoring
- Claim deadline
- October 5, 2026
- Settlement fund
- Not stated on the official settlement website
- Proof required
- Yes (for some claims)
Overview
The proposed settlement would resolve claims arising from a targeted cyberattack on Heritage South Credit Union's systems in February 2025. Accessed files may have contained names, addresses, Social Security numbers, or financial account numbers. The case is In re: Heritage South Credit Union Data Breach Litigation, No. 61-CV-2025-900175, in the Circuit Court for Talladega County, Alabama. HSCU denies wrongdoing, and the court has not decided the claims.
Who qualifies
- You are a living individual residing in the United States.
- Heritage South Credit Union identified you as affected by the February 2025 data incident.
- Heritage South Credit Union sent you notice that your private information may have been impacted.
What you could receive
Eligible class members may claim up to $2,000 for documented, unreimbursed losses caused by the incident and up to four hours of lost time at $20 per hour, for a maximum lost-time payment of $80. Class members may also enroll in one year of CyEx Financial Shield Total, including financial monitoring and $1 million in financial fraud insurance. Documented-loss claims require supporting records such as receipts or bank statements.
How to file your claim
- 1Visit the official settlement website and open the online claim form.
- 2Enter the Login ID and PIN from the settlement notice if requested.
- 3Select the benefits you are claiming and provide supporting records for documented losses.
- 4Submit online or mail a signed claim form postmarked by October 5, 2026.
Official settlement site: HSCUDataSettlement.com. Class Action Pulse is not the settlement administrator or a law firm — always verify eligibility, deadlines, and payout details through the official source above.
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Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the Heritage South Credit Union settlement?
The class includes living U.S. residents whom Heritage South Credit Union identified and notified that their private information may have been affected in the February 2025 data incident.
What benefits are available?
Eligible class members may claim up to $2,000 in documented losses, up to $80 for time spent responding to the incident, and one year of financial monitoring.
When is the claim deadline?
Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by October 5, 2026.