Console & Associates, P.C. Investigates Berkeley Research Group Data Breach
Console & Associates, P.C., a leading data breach law firm, is currently investigating a recent data security incident at Berkeley Research Group, LLC (also known as BRG). This Berkeley Research Group data breach may have exposed the sensitive personal information of an unknown number of individuals. If you have received a data breach letter from Berkeley Research Group, it is crucial to understand the situation and your potential rights.
What Happened in the Berkeley Research Group Data Breach?
Berkeley Research Group recently announced a data breach that may have compromised sensitive personal identifiable information (PII) under its control.
According to the information released, BRG identified suspicious activity on its network on March 2, 2025, showing signs consistent with a ransomware attack. This discovery prompted an immediate investigation by Berkeley Research Group to understand the scope and nature of the security incident.
The investigation confirmed that an unauthorized third party may have accessed sensitive personal information stored on BRG's systems between February 28, 2025, and March 2, 2025. In response, Berkeley Research Group initiated a review to identify the specific data affected and the individuals impacted.
While the investigation is ongoing, the precise types of personal information exposed have not been publicly detailed by Berkeley Research Group. However, based on state reporting guidelines, "personal information" that could potentially be involved in such a data breach letter may include:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number, California ID card number, tax identification number, passport number, military ID number, or other unique government-issued ID numbers
- Financial account numbers or credit/debit card numbers (in combination with security codes, access codes, or passwords)
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Unique biometric data (e.g., fingerprint, retina, or iris image)
- Genetic information
About Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG)
Berkeley Research Group is a global management consulting firm headquartered in Emeryville, California. Founded in 2010, BRG provides a range of services including corporate finance, economics, disputes and investigations, performance improvement, turnaround and restructuring, and transaction advisory. BRG serves clients across various industries such as healthcare, energy and climate, government, technology, media, telecommunications, construction, real estate, and financial services. With over 1,000 employees, BRG operates more than 40 offices across six continents.
What is Berkeley Research Group Doing? Have You Received a BRG Data Breach Letter?
As a result of this security incident, Berkeley Research Group has posted a notice on its website. Furthermore, BRG is in the process of sending data breach letters to individuals whose information may have been compromised. These notification letters from Berkeley Research Group are expected to detail the specific types of sensitive information impacted for each affected individual. A sample of the data breach letter that Berkeley Research Group posted on its website can be found via a link on their site.
If you received a data breach letter from Berkeley Research Group regarding this incident, contact Console & Associates, P.C. to understand your rights and options.
