This case file records a data security incident disclosed in a public MA filing. Guidewire Software, Inc. was responsible for safeguarding the personal data of its customers and employees. Guidewire Software, Inc. experienced a data security incident affecting an undisclosed number of individuals, exposing login credentials and account access data. The precise date the breach occurred was not disclosed in the filing; the date below reflects when Guidewire Software, Inc. notified the MA Attorney General. The filing summarized the incident as follows: "Guidewire Software, Inc. appears to be a technology company that provides software platforms and cloud services primarily to the property and casualty insurance industry. In the course of its business operations and enterprise software deployments, the company typically collects and stores sensitive user credentials, corporate communications, internal business data, and potentially employee or customer information processed through its platforms. Official notices regarding a cybersecurity incident were reported to the Massachusetts Attorney General in 2026. Following the incident, affected individuals were mailed a data breach notification letter detailing the scope of the event. If you received one of this year's letters, it indicates that your personal information may have been involved in the unauthorized access incident." Because login credentials were exposed, changing affected passwords and enabling two-factor authentication is recommended. The public filing remains available for affected individuals who want to review their options.
"Guidewire Software, Inc. appears to be a technology company that provides software platforms and cloud services primarily to the property and casualty insurance industry. In the course of its business…"
Affected individuals may be entitled to compensation under the Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00). Free attorney review available.
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This case file records a data security incident disclosed in a public MA filing. Guidewire Software, Inc. was responsible for safeguarding the personal data of its customers and employees. Guidewire Software, Inc. experienced a data security incident affecting an undisclosed number of individuals, exposing login credentials and account access data. The precise date the breach occurred was not disclosed in the filing; the date below reflects when Guidewire Software, Inc. notified the MA Attorney General. The filing summarized the incident as follows: "Guidewire Software, Inc. appears to be a technology company that provides software platforms and cloud services primarily to the property and casualty insurance industry. In the course of its business operations and enterprise software deployments, the company typically collects and stores sensitive user credentials, corporate communications, internal business data, and potentially employee or customer information processed through its platforms. Official notices regarding a cybersecurity incident were reported to the Massachusetts Attorney General in 2026. Following the incident, affected individuals were mailed a data breach notification letter detailing the scope of the event. If you received one of this year's letters, it indicates that your personal information may have been involved in the unauthorized access incident." Because login credentials were exposed, changing affected passwords and enabling two-factor authentication is recommended. The public filing remains available for affected individuals who want to review their options.
Under the Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00), you may have a legal claim if:
Courts recognize that the time spent monitoring accounts, placing credit freezes, and dealing with the aftermath of a breach has real economic value. This category of damages is recoverable even without direct financial loss.
When login credentials are exposed, the costs of downstream account compromises — password managers, security audits, and recovery costs for hijacked downstream accounts — can be recovered. Courts in recent class actions have awarded damages for credential exposure even without proven misuse.
Data breach victims regularly report anxiety, loss of sleep, and ongoing fear of identity theft. These non-economic harms are cognizable injuries in data breach litigation, particularly in cases involving SSN or medical record exposure.
No. Under Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00) and federal law, the unauthorized exposure of your personal data — regardless of whether it has been actively misused — can be sufficient grounds for a claim. The breach itself is the injury.
Nothing. The Law Office of David S. Harris handles data breach cases on contingency — you pay zero upfront and owe nothing unless compensation is recovered.
State statutes of limitations for data breach claims typically run 2–4 years from the date of the breach or its discovery. Because this breach was recently disclosed, the window is open — but acting early preserves your options and strengthens the case.
Accepting free credit monitoring from Guidewire Software, Inc. does not waive your right to pursue legal action unless you signed a specific release waiving claims. In most cases, victims who accepted monitoring can still file.
Not necessarily. Many data breach victims are never notified directly. If your personal information was held by Guidewire Software, Inc. during the relevant period, you may still qualify even without receiving a letter. A free eligibility review can confirm your status.
Most data breach class actions resolve within 18 to 36 months, though timelines vary by court and complexity. Your participation requires minimal effort — typically completing a claim form. Our office handles all litigation; you are notified when a settlement is reached.
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This registry entry documents a notice associated with Guidewire Software, Inc. that was filed in MA on January 14, 2026. The filing describes Name, Email Address, Password.
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