Nissan Data Breach Settlement — Up to $4,500 for Employees Affected by the 2023 Cyberattack
Steve Levine | Published: February 26, 2026
Status: Open — File a Claim
Claim Deadline: May 26, 2026
Total Settlement: $1,500,000
Proof Required: No — Up to $100 with no proof
If you received a data breach notification letter from Nissan North America, you may be eligible to file a claim in a class action settlement worth up to $1.5 million. The Nissan data breach settlement provides up to $4,500 for employees with documented identity theft losses, up to $100 with no proof required, and 2 years of free credit monitoring with $1 million in identity theft insurance.
On November 7, 2023, hackers broke into Nissan North America’s computer network through an external VPN, stole files containing employee Social Security numbers, dates of birth, pay information, and medical records, and demanded a ransom. Over 53,000 current and former Nissan employees were affected. The lawsuit alleged that Nissan failed to properly secure this sensitive information.
Nissan denies all claims and says it did nothing wrong.
The claim deadline is May 26, 2026.
Who Qualifies for the Nissan Data Breach Settlement?
You qualify if you received a notice from Nissan North America informing you that your information may have been compromised in the November 7, 2023 data breach. This primarily includes current and former Nissan North America employees — over 53,000 people were notified.If you received a breach notification letter from Nissan (sent starting around May 2024), you are automatically a Settlement Class Member and eligible to file a claim.
Excluded from the settlement are Nissan officers and directors, governmental entities, and the judge assigned to the case.
How Much Will I Get from the Nissan Data Breach Settlement?
You have two options when filing your claim. You can choose either Cash Payment A or Cash Payment B, but not both. Both options also include the option to receive 2 years of credit monitoring.Cash Payment A — Documented Losses (up to $4,500)
If you suffered actual financial losses because of the Nissan data breach, you can claim reimbursement with documentation:• Up to $450 for ordinary documented losses: bank fees, postage, copying costs, travel expenses, notary fees, credit repair services, additional credit monitoring, or identity theft insurance you purchased because of the breach
• Up to $4,500 for extraordinary losses: unreimbursed expenses arising from the misuse of your Social Security number or date of birth that were directly caused by the breach. Must be supported by third-party documentation such as a police report or insurance claim.
All losses must have occurred after November 7, 2023 and must be directly caused by the data breach. You need third-party documentation (receipts, bank statements, police reports, etc.) for all claims under this option.
Cash Payment B — No Proof Required (up to $100)
If you don’t have documented losses but want to receive compensation, you can file for an alternative cash payment of up to $100 with no proof required.This amount may be reduced on a pro rata basis depending on how many people file claims. The more people who file for the $100 payment, the lower each individual payment may be. But the total settlement fund is $1.5 million, so if relatively few people file compared to the 53,000+ affected, the per-person amount could remain close to $100.
Credit Monitoring (available with either option)
Regardless of which cash payment you choose, you can also elect to receive 2 years of one-bureau credit monitoring with up to $1 million in identity theft insurance. This has a value of approximately $90 per year.If you already enrolled in the free credit monitoring Nissan offered after the breach, you can extend it for 2 additional years. If you did not enroll before, you can sign up now through the settlement.
How to File a Claim for the Nissan Settlement
You can file your claim in two ways:Online: Go to NNADataSettlement.com and submit your Claim Form electronically by 11:59 PM CT on May 26, 2026.
By Mail: Print a Claim Form from the settlement website and mail it to: Taylor et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc., c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324. Must be postmarked by May 26, 2026.
When filing, you will need to choose either Cash Payment A (documented losses) or Cash Payment B (up to $100, no proof). You can also check the box to receive 2 years of credit monitoring with either option.
If you choose Cash Payment A, attach copies of your third-party documentation (receipts, bank statements, police reports, credit monitoring invoices, etc.). Do not send originals.
What Was the Nissan Data Breach?
On November 7, 2023, Nissan North America discovered that a cybercriminal had gained unauthorized access to its computer network through an external VPN. The attacker stole files from Nissan’s local and network file shares and then demanded a ransom. No systems were encrypted during the attack, but the stolen files contained highly sensitive employee information.The data exposed in the breach included:
• Full names
• Social Security numbers
• Dates of birth
• Pay and compensation information
• Medical records (for certain individuals)
Nissan notified all current employees about the cyberattack in December 2023 during a company town hall meeting. However, it was not until late February 2024 that the company determined the stolen files actually contained personal employee information. Nissan began sending formal data breach notification letters to affected individuals around May 2024 — roughly six months after the breach occurred. The company reported to the Maine Attorney General’s Office that 53,038 individuals were impacted.
The lawsuit alleged that Nissan failed to implement adequate cybersecurity measures to protect employee data and that the delay in notifying victims put them at increased risk of identity theft and fraud.
Nissan denies all allegations and maintains it did not violate any laws.
What Happens If I Do Nothing?
If you are a Settlement Class Member and you do nothing, two things happen:First, you will not receive any money or credit monitoring from the settlement.
Second, you will still be legally bound by the settlement. That means you give up your right to sue Nissan over this data breach in the future. You permanently release your claims against Nissan related to the November 2023 data incident.
If you want to preserve your right to sue Nissan separately, you must formally opt out (exclude yourself) from the settlement by April 24, 2026.
For most affected employees, filing a claim is the better option. You can receive up to $100 with no proof, plus 2 years of credit monitoring, at no cost to you.
Nissan Data Breach Settlement: Key Dates
• November 7, 2023: Nissan discovers the cyberattack• February 2024: Nissan determines stolen files contain personal employee data
• May 2024: Nissan begins sending breach notification letters to 53,038 individuals
• April 24, 2026: Deadline to opt out or object to the settlement
• May 26, 2026: Deadline to file a claim
• June 1, 2026: Final Approval Hearing (9:00 AM CT, Nashville, TN)
Nissan Data Breach Settlement: Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need proof of loss to file a claim?
No. Cash Payment B allows up to $100 with no proof required. If you have documented losses, choose Cash Payment A for reimbursement up to $4,500.What is the claim deadline?
May 26, 2026. File online at NNADataSettlement.com by 11:59 PM CT, or mail your Claim Form postmarked by May 26, 2026.How do I know if I qualify?
If you received a data breach notification letter from Nissan North America about the November 2023 incident, you are a Settlement Class Member. Over 53,000 current and former employees were affected.What information was exposed?
Names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, pay information, and medical records for certain individuals.Can I get credit monitoring from this settlement?
Yes. All claimants can elect to receive 2 years of one-bureau credit monitoring with up to $1 million in identity theft insurance, regardless of which cash payment they choose.How much are the attorneys getting?
Class Counsel is requesting up to $500,000 in attorney fees and costs. The four Class Representatives are each requesting $3,000 service awards. These amounts come from the $1.5 million settlement fund.When will payments be sent?
After the Final Approval Hearing on June 1, 2026, and after any appeals are resolved. This could take several months.What if I already enrolled in the credit monitoring Nissan offered?
You can extend it for 2 additional years through this settlement. The extension will begin when your current monitoring expires.File a Claim at NNADataSettlement.com
Settlement Notice
Sources
• Settlement Notice — Taylor et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc., No. 25-0975-BC• Maine Attorney General’s Office — Data Breach Report (53,038 individuals)
• Official Settlement Website — NNADataSettlement.com
Case Details
Case: Taylor et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc., No. 25-0975-BCCourt: Chancery Court for the State of Tennessee, Twentieth Judicial District, Davidson County
Settlement Amount: $1,500,000 (capped)
Claim Deadline: May 26, 2026
Opt-Out/Objection Deadline: April 24, 2026
Final Approval Hearing: June 1, 2026 (9:00 AM CT, Nashville, TN)
Class Representatives: Thomas Taylor, Bobby Carter, Ryan Levey, and Zackary Roberts
Class Counsel: Jeff Ostrow (Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A.), A. Brooke Murphy (Murphy Law Firm), Tyler J. Bean (Siri & Glimstad LLP), J. Gerard Stranch IV (Stranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC)
Defense Counsel: Brigid M. Carpenter & Zachary Busey (Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC)
Settlement Administrator: Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
Official Settlement Website: NNADataSettlement.com
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Submit Claim| Settlement Summary | |
| Status | Open — File a Claim |
|---|---|
| Claim Deadline | May 26, 2026 |
| Settlement Amount | $1,500,000 (capped) |
| Max Payout (Documented) | Up to $4,500 |
| No-Proof Payout | Up to $100 (pro rata) |
| Credit Monitoring | 2 years + $1M identity theft insurance |
| Data Exposed | SSNs, DOBs, pay info, medical records |
| People Affected | 53,038 employees |
| Breach Date | November 7, 2023 |
| Case | Taylor v. Nissan, No. 25-0975-BC |
| Court | Davidson County Chancery Court, TN |
| Final Hearing | June 1, 2026 (Nashville, TN) |
| File a Claim | NNADataSettlement.com |