The City of New Britain Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
August 4, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the The City of New Britain data breach, a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to sensitive personal and healthcare information that was reported to the Vermont Attorney General.
According to the filing, the The City of New Britain data breach affected approximately five Vermont residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially exposed includes Social Security numbers and health records.
The exposure of Social Security numbers together with protected health information may significantly increase the risk of identity theft, medical identity theft, insurance fraud, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating whether The City of New Britain implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal information and whether this data security incident could have been prevented. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals affected by The City of New Britain data breach.
Government entities maintain highly sensitive records relating to employees, residents, and program participants. Unauthorized access to this information may expose affected individuals to significant privacy and financial risks.
Consumers who received a notice regarding The City of New Britain data breach or who believe their personal information may have been compromised are encouraged to monitor healthcare records, financial accounts, and credit reports for suspicious activity.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is The City of New Britain?
The City of New Britain (located in Connecticut, known as the “Hardware City”) provides local government administration, public infrastructure maintenance, and community services for its 74,135 residents.
Individuals affected by The City of New Britain data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com