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Class-action lawsuits were filed in 14% of data security incidents, up from 9% the previous year.

May 27, 2026

Class-action lawsuits were filed in 14% of data security incidents, up from 9% the previous year. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by BakerHostetler in May 2026. It covers topics including Data Security Incident, Class-action Lawsuit, Litigation. The original data appears in 2026 Data Security Incident Response Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 3/26/2026

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Class-action lawsuits were filed in 14% of data security incidents, up from 9% the previous year. This data was published by BakerHostetler and covers Data Security Incident, Class-action Lawsuit, Litigation.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from 2026 Data Security Incident Response Report, published by BakerHostetler on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.bakerlaw.com/the-risk-remains-mostly-the-same/.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to Data Security Incident, Class-action Lawsuit, Litigation. Browse more statistics on Data Security Incident or from BakerHostetler.

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