A data breach at Bojangles, a fast-food chain, exposed the personal information of thousands of current and former employees. The incident, which occurred in February 2024, compromised sensitive data including names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and health information. The company delayed notifying affected individuals until November 19, 2024—274 days after the breach began—prompting a class-action lawsuit by nine employees. The lawsuit, filed in January 2024, alleged negligence in safeguarding employee data and failing to provide timely disclosure. While the case was later dismissed by a federal judge, the breach highlighted significant vulnerabilities in Bojangles’ cybersecurity measures, particularly concerning internal employee data protection. The exposed information poses risks of identity theft, financial fraud, and long-term reputational harm to the affected workforce.