Deloitte Sued Over Breach of Government Benefits Recipient Data

Deloitte Consulting LLP failed to protect the sensitive information of Rhode Island individuals applying for or receiving government benefits, leading to a December cyberattack that exposed the personal data of thousands, a proposed class action said.

Deloitte didn’t take reasonable measures to protect its systems, monitor its computer network, or provide individuals with prompt notice after the breach, according to a complaint filed Sunday in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Deloitte, which maintains the systems of Rhode Island’s social services platform RIBridges, first became aware of a cyberattack to its servers on Dec. 5, ...