Phoenix Art Museum Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
April 16, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating a data breach involving Phoenix Art Museum following a notification filed with the Attorney General of Maine.
According to the notice, Phoenix Art Museum identified unauthorized access to certain systems within its network. The investigation determined that unauthorized access to files occurred on December 3, 2025. The organization completed its review on March 20, 2026, and determined that personal information belonging to at least two Maine residents was impacted.
The information potentially exposed includes individuals’ names in combination with Social Security numbers.
Phoenix Art Museum began notifying affected individuals on April 15, 2026, via written correspondence and is offering one year of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Phoenix Art Museum implemented adequate cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal information and whether affected individuals may have legal claims.
The potentially impacted information may include:
- Name
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Phoenix Art Museum?
The Phoenix Art Museum is the largest visual art museum in the Southwestern United States, housing a collection of over 20,000 works of international, American, Western, and fashion design.
Individuals who believe their information may have been compromised are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Contact Information
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com