Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Industrial Credit Union of Whatcom County (Go Marquis) data breach. If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation. About Industrial Credit Union of Whatcom County Industrial Credit Union of Whatcom County is a financial institution based in Bellingham, Washington. Established in 1941, the credit union was originally created to serve employees of the Puget Sound Pulp and Timber Company in Whatcom County. Over the years, it has expanded its services to the broader community. The credit union operates as a 501(c)(14) nonprofit organization and is recognized as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), making it a key player in providing financial services to local residents. What Happened? In November 2025, Industrial Credit Union of Whatcom County disclosed a significant data breach involving one of its communication delivery partners, Go Marquis. This third-party vendor, which provides print and email communication services to numerous financial institutions, experienced unauthorized access to its systems. As a result, sensitive member information was compromised. According to the notice submitted to the Washington Attorney General’s office on Nov. 26, 2025, the breach impacted 24,526 individuals in Washington. Possible I

Industrial Credit Union of Whatcom County recently experienced a significant cybersecurity event involving one of it's third-party partners, Marquis Software Solutions ("Go Marquis"). The compromised data included personally identifiable information (PII) of at least 24,526 Washington residents. The Marquis Software Solutions data breach was first detected on Aug. 14, 2025. The incident originated when the vendor’s systems were infiltrated, resulting in unauthorized access to files containing member information. Forensic teams determined the scope of the breach, confirming that Industrial Credit Union member data was part of the compromised records. The compromised data included personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, full dates of birth, Social Security numbers and non-transactional account references (including member numbers and account suffixes). The exposure of PII puts individuals at risk of identity theft and financial fraud. The data breach was reported to the Washington Attorney General's office on Nov. 26, 2025. Industrial Credit Union of Whatcom County (Go Marquis)'s response Upon learning of the breach, Industrial Credit Union of Whatcom County immediately terminated its relationship with the affected communication delivery partner. The credit union also notified law enforcement and regulatory agencies, and engaged cybersecurity experts to assess the situation. The credit union is offering a free one-year subscription to a credit monitoring s