HopeWay Foundation Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (June 4, 2025) – Federman & Sherwood, a national law firm specializing in data privacy and cybersecurity, is investigating a recent data breach reported by HopeWay Foundation, a healthcare provider based in North Carolina.
According to information published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on May 20, 2025, HopeWay Foundation experienced a significant data breach classified as a hacking/IT incident. The breach reportedly involved unauthorized access through email and affected the personal health information (PHI) of approximately 3,523 individuals.
As a healthcare provider, HopeWay Foundation is obligated under federal law to safeguard the confidentiality and security of protected health information. The nature of the breach—compromising email systems—raises concerns about the potential exposure of sensitive patient data and possible misuse by unauthorized parties.
Federman & Sherwood is currently investigating the incident to determine the full scope of the breach and whether HopeWay Foundation took adequate steps to prevent such an intrusion. The firm is evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals whose information may have been compromised.
The compromised information may have included:
- Name
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is HopeWay Foundation?
HopeWay Foundation is a nonprofit organization in Charlotte, NC, that provides mental health treatment and support services. It offers a range of programs, including residential treatment, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient care, for adults, teens, and young adults with various mental health conditions.
If you have received notification of this breach or have reason to believe your personal or medical information may have been affected, Federman & Sherwood encourages you to contact the firm to learn more about your legal rights.
For more information, please contact:
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: (405) 235-1560
Email : info@federmanlaw.com
Website: www.federmanlaw.com