Where does the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report Metropolitan Life Insurance Company lodged with the Indiana Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.

Why do the incident date and the report date differ?

Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.

What does the records-affected figure count?

It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.

Does this case file change over time?

Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

Case file

Case File: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company incident. The state report is dated January 3, 2025. The incident itself is dated December 6, 2024.

Timeline

28 days separate the incident date from the date it was reported.

December 6, 2024Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
January 3, 2025Report filed in IndianaDate the notice was lodged with the Indiana Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Indiana
Date reported: January 3, 2025
Incident date: December 6, 2024
Receiving office: Indiana Attorney General

Case notes

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) has notified Indiana regulators of a data security incident that occurred on December 6, 2024. The official filing, submitted on January 3, 2025, confirms that an investigation into the event is currently underway.

The specific information involved in this incident has not been detailed in the public filings. Likewise, the nature of the breach itself, and the number of individuals whose data may have been affected, remain unspecified as part of the ongoing investigation.

While details are limited, individuals who have received notification from MetLife should carefully review any communications for specific instructions. It is always prudent to monitor financial statements and account activity for any unauthorized transactions or suspicious behavior.

Protecting your personal information is paramount. We recommend regularly reviewing your credit reports, which you can obtain for free from the major credit bureaus. You may also consider placing a fraud alert or a security freeze on your credit files to prevent new accounts from being opened in your name.

MetLife is actively investigating this matter, and further information may be released as the inquiry progresses. Affected individuals are advised to stay informed and follow any guidance provided by the company directly.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report Metropolitan Life Insurance Company lodged with the Indiana Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?: Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?: It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?: Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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Filing source: Indiana Attorney General

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