Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
August 20, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging data breach following a notification filed with the Vermont Attorney General.
According to the filing, the data breach affected approximately 14 Vermont residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially affected includes health records.
The exposure of sensitive health information may place affected individuals at increased risk of medical identity theft, fraud, phishing attempts, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive health 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
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging?
The Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging is a non-profit organization serving older adults (aged 60 and older) and caregivers in Rutland and Bennington counties.
Individuals affected by the Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging 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