Received a notice about the RINA Accountants & Advisors data breach? You may be eligible to claim up to $10,000, plus additional cash and two years of credit monitoring.
RINA (now known as Aprio) agreed to pay $400,000 to resolve a class action lawsuit over a cybersecurity incident. If your Social Security number or other personal information was potentially compromised, this post breaks down exactly what to do next.
Claim Deadline: March 24, 2026
Why This Lawsuit Exists?
The lawsuit alleges that on or about February 28, 2022, an unauthorized third party carried out a cyberattack on certain RINA computer systems.
As a result, personally identifiable information (PII), including Social Security numbers, may have been compromised. Approximately 6,534 individuals were affected.
RINA denies any wrongdoing and says it had strong defenses. The company agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of continued litigation. The settlement is not an admission of liability.
Who Qualifies?
You may be a Settlement Class Member if you received notice that your PII, including your Social Security number, was potentially compromised in the RINA data breach disclosed on or about August 1, 2022.
If you received a notice letter, check it for your Unique ID and PIN, you’ll need those to file online.
How Much Can You Get?
Eligible class members can claim one or more of the following:
Reimbursement for Economic Losses
Up to $10,000 per person
Covers documented out-of-pocket losses traceable to the breach
Must not have been reimbursed by another party
Requires documentation (receipts, invoices, proof of payment)
You must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury confirming the losses are fairly traceable to the incident.
Compensation for Noneconomic Losses
Covers time spent addressing the breach and emotional distress
Paid on a pro rata basis (amount depends on how many claims are filed and funds remaining after other costs)
Credit Monitoring & Identity Protection
All class members may enroll in:
Two years of CyEx one-bureau credit monitoring
Real-time credit file monitoring
Dark web monitoring
Up to $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance
Fully managed identity recovery services
Your Options
| Option | What Happens | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Claim Form | Get money and/or credit monitoring. You give up the right to sue separately. | March 24, 2026 |
| Do Nothing | Get no payment. Still give up your right to sue. | — |
| Exclude Yourself | Get no benefits but keep your right to sue separately. | March 24, 2026 |
| Object | Stay in the settlement but tell the Court you disagree. | March 24, 2026 |
| Attend Final Approval Hearing | Ask to speak at the hearing. | May 14, 2026 |
How to File a Claim?
To receive money or credit monitoring, you must submit a claim form by March 24, 2026.
You can:
File online using your Unique ID and PIN, or
Print and mail a claim form
Mailing Address:
RINA Data Incident Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 25226
Santa Ana, CA 92799
What You’ll Need:
Last four digits of your Social Security number
Unique ID and PIN (for online claims)
Supporting documentation (for economic loss claims)
Payment Options:
Digital payment (debit card, PayPal, Amazon.com gift card)
Paper check
If you received a notice about this breach, don’t leave money or protection on the table.
