Historical Data Breach and Privacy Violation Settlements
HistoricalLast updated: 26 December 2025
Retail Brands summary
Dunkin' has experienced past data breaches impacting customer account information, leading to settlements with the New York Attorney General and cyberattack lawsuits, indicating historical privacy and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Key facts
- Brand
- Dunkin'
- Signal category
- Legal & Risk
- Current status
- Historical
- Importance
- Medium
- Scope
- Regional
- Markets
- United States
- Sources
- 3 (Reuters, abc11.com and more)
- Last updated
- 26 December 2025
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- Ongoing Trademark Infringement Lawsuit with Beyond MeatLegal & Risk · Emerging · 25 September 2026
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- Persistent Consumer Product Safety and Controversy IssuesLegal & Risk · Stable · 23 September 2026
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- Continued Labor and Employment Litigation and Regulatory ScrutinyLegal & Risk · Increasing · 16 September 2026
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- Ongoing Regulatory Investigation into Store Hygiene and Employee ConductLegal & Risk · Stable · 30 August 2026
A city Health Department investigation is ongoing following a viral video of a Dunkin' employee washing feet in a store sink, highlighting potential hygiene and conduct issues that could lead to regulatory action.