City of North Adams Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
September 10, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the City of North Adams data breach following a notification filed with the Vermont Attorney General.
According to the filing, the City of North Adams data breach affected 17 Vermont residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially affected includes Social Security numbers.
Social Security numbers are particularly sensitive identifiers that can potentially be used in identity theft, fraudulent account creation, tax fraud, and other forms of impersonation.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether the City of North Adams implemented reasonable safeguards to protect sensitive personal information and whether additional security measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of affected individuals.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is City of North Adams?
The City of North Adams is a local municipal government in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, that manages public services, community development, and local infrastructure.
Individuals affected by the City of North Adams 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