Jasper Newton Electric Cooperative Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
August 19, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Jasper Newton Electric Cooperative data breach following a notification filed with the Texas Attorney General.
According to the Texas filing, the data breach affected approximately 257 Texas residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially affected includes Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers.
The exposure of Social Security and driver’s license information may increase the risk of identity theft, fraudulent account creation, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Jasper Newton Electric Cooperative implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal information and whether additional security measures could have prevented this incident. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of affected individuals.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Jasper Newton Electric Cooperative?
The Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative is a non-profit electric utility provider headquartered in Kirbyville, Texas.
Individuals affected by the Jasper Newton Electric Cooperative 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