Garten Services, Inc., a non-profit vocational rehabilitation and community service provider, reported a data breach to Montana authorities on January 5, 2026. The organization discovered an incident that occurred by August 2, 2025, which compromised its digital systems. This breach affects individuals whose personal information was entrusted to Garten Services.
The exposed data is highly sensitive, including individuals' Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Home Address, Wage and Compensation Information, Direct Deposit Account Details, Medical and Disability Assessment Records, and Employment and Personnel Files. Given Garten Services' role in supporting vulnerable populations and managing detailed personal histories, the compromise of such broad categories of information is particularly concerning.
The exposure of this combination of data creates significant, long-term risks for affected individuals. This information could be misused for identity theft, financial fraud, or targeted phishing scams. The inclusion of Medical and Disability Assessment Records also raises serious privacy concerns and potential for additional exploitation, making it vital for recipients of a breach notice to act.
If you received a data breach notification letter from Garten Services, it confirms your information was involved. As an initial step, carefully review the letter for specific instructions. It is also wise to monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity and consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus to protect against unauthorized account openings.
Experiencing a data breach can be stressful, and you may have legal options available. Law firms are currently investigating the Garten Services data breach to determine if the organization adequately protected the sensitive information it held. If you received a notification, you may be eligible to pursue a claim through a class action lawsuit without any upfront costs.