Episcopal Church Foundation (“ECF”) Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (July 29, 2025) – The law firm of Federman & Sherwood announces that it is investigating the recent data breach involving the Episcopal Church Foundation (“ECF”). According to a notice filed with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, the breach occurred due to a cybersecurity incident impacting a third-party IT vendor used by ECF.
On February 17, 2025, ECF discovered that an unauthorized party had gained access to its IT systems through the compromised third-party vendor. In response, ECF severed ties with the vendor, took affected systems offline, and launched an investigation with the help of external cybersecurity experts. Law enforcement was also notified.
The investigation revealed that files containing sensitive personal and confidential business information were accessed and acquired by unauthorized actors. Impacted individuals are being offered complimentary 24-month membership to TransUnion’s Triple Bureau credit monitoring service.
While ECF stated there is currently no evidence that the accessed data has been misused, affected individuals are encouraged to enroll in the monitoring services and remain vigilant for potential identity theft or fraud.
Federman & Sherwood has a long history of investigating data breaches and protecting the rights of individuals whose personal information has been compromised. The firm is currently evaluating the legal options for individuals affected by this incident.
The exposed information potentially included:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Other sensitive information
What is Episcopal Church Foundation (“ECF”)?
The Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) is an independent, lay-led organization that works to build, vitalize, and transform Episcopal faith communities by focusing on formation, finance, and resources. ECF provides support for leadership development, financial management, and resources for congregations and other Episcopal groups.
If you received a notification letter from the Episcopal Church Foundation regarding this breach and wish to discuss your legal rights, please contact:
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: (405) 235-1560
Email : info@federmanlaw.com
Website : www.federmanlaw.com