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North Hudson Community Action Corporation Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the North Hudson Community Action Corporation 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 North Hudson Community Action Corporation
North Hudson Community Action Corporation (NHCAC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1965. It provides healthcare and social services to underserved communities in northern New Jersey, in the counties of Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic.
In addition to healthcare, NHCAC provides social services including housing assistance, employment support, senior assistance, and emergency aid programs. In 2022 alone, NHCAC assisted over 63,800 patients through nearly 220,000 professional visits.
What was the January 2025 Data Breach?
On January 27, 2025, North Hudson Community Action Corporation discovered unusual activity on certain computer systems within its network. Upon discovering the incident, the organization immediately took steps to secure its systems and launched an investigation with the help of cybersecurity specialists.
The investigation revealed that an unknown individual accessed limited NHCAC systems and acquired certain information from January 26, 2025, to January 27, 2025. Although the electronic medical record system was not affected, sensitive personal information was exposed.
Information exposed:
- Name
- Medical information (PHI)
- Health insurance information
NHCAC reported the breach to federal law enforcement and appropriate governmental regulators. The breach was officially disclosed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on March 28, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you were affected by the North Hudson Community Action Corporation data breach, you have the right to take action to protect yourself and your personal information. First, you should remain vigilant by regularly reviewing your account statements, credit reports, and health insurance explanations of benefits for any unusual or unauthorized activity.
Under U.S. law, you are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
You also have the right to place a "fraud alert" or "credit freeze" on your credit file at no cost. A fraud alert requires businesses to verify your identity before issuing new credit, while a credit freeze restricts access to your credit reports entirely.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the North Hudson Community Action Corporation data breach, you may be eligible for financial compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and guide you through the process of joining a class action lawsuit.
To find out if you qualify, complete the below form. Taking this step can help you secure the compensation you deserve and hold North Hudson Community Action Corporation accountable for protecting your personal information.
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