The First Mid Bank & Trust NA data breach: your legal rights
First Mid Bank & Trust NA reported a data security incident on January 8, 2026, stemming from an event on November 10, 2025. This breach may have exposed personal information belonging to individuals in Indiana, raising concerns about potential misuse and prompting questions about legal protections.
Get a free case reviewYour rights after this breach
To be told about the breach
IN law requires a company that loses residents' personal information to notify them. First Mid Bank & Trust NA reported this breach to the IN Attorney General.
IN data breach notification law
To ask whether you can recover money
If First Mid Bank & Trust NA did not take reasonable care of your information, you may have a claim for negligence or under IN law. An attorney can review it with you for free.
IN common law and consumer protection statutes
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What First Mid Bank & Trust NA reported
- Reported to
- IN Attorney General
- Date filed
- January 8, 2026
- People notified
- Not stated
- Cause in filing
- Not stated
First Mid Bank & Trust NA has announced a data security incident impacting personal information. The bank reported this breach on January 8, 2026, though the event itself occurred on or around November 10, 2025. If you received a notification letter, your personal data may have been involved.
Companies like First Mid Bank & Trust NA have a legal duty to safeguard the personal information they collect and store. Under Indiana law, organizations are required to notify affected individuals promptly when a data breach occurs that compromises their data. This notification allows you to take action to protect yourself.
The exposure of personal information can lead to various risks, including unauthorized access to accounts or identity theft. It is wise to remain vigilant by regularly reviewing your financial statements and other account activity for anything suspicious. Consider setting up fraud alerts with credit bureaus.
Federal law provides you with rights to protect your credit. You are entitled to free credit reports from the three major credit bureaus annually. Additionally, you have the right to place a fraud alert or a credit freeze on your credit files, which can help prevent new accounts from being opened in your name without your consent.
If First Mid Bank & Trust NA failed to adequately protect your personal information, you may have legal options. Understanding your specific rights and whether a claim is possible can be complex. Consulting with a legal professional can help clarify your situation and potential next steps, often at no initial cost.
See the official filingFirst Mid Bank & Trust NA data breach questions
- Is the First Mid Bank & Trust NA data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from First Mid Bank & Trust NA in the mail matches the breach First Mid Bank & Trust NA reported to the IN Attorney General on January 8, 2026. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact First Mid Bank & Trust NA through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- Did First Mid Bank & Trust NA offer free credit monitoring?
- Look for an enrollment code in your First Mid Bank & Trust NA notice. Companies that offer free credit monitoring after a breach usually include it there, with a deadline to activate. Enrolling does not give up your right to bring a claim.
- Is there a First Mid Bank & Trust NA data breach class action lawsuit?
- Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against First Mid Bank & Trust NA. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
- What should I do after getting the First Mid Bank & Trust NA data breach notice?
- Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
- Where can I see the official First Mid Bank & Trust NA breach notice?
- First Mid Bank & Trust NA's report is published by the IN Attorney General: https://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/consumer-protection-division/id-theft-prevention/security-breaches/#first-mid-bank-trust-na-2026 Compare it with the letter you received to confirm the dates and details match.
- Do I need a First Mid Bank & Trust NA data breach lawyer or attorney?
- An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
- Can I sue First Mid Bank & Trust NA over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in IN and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
- How much could a First Mid Bank & Trust NA data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no First Mid Bank & Trust NA settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
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