Human Development Services of Westchester (HDSW) Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (July 25, 2025) – The law firm of Federman & Sherwood is investigating a recent data breach involving Human Development Services of Westchester (HDSW), a healthcare provider based in New York, following a notification filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on July 18, 2025.
According to the federal filing, the breach was the result of a hacking/IT incident that compromised the organization’s email system, potentially exposing sensitive information of approximately 501 individuals. While specific details regarding the type of data accessed have not been publicly disclosed, email-based breaches often involve the unauthorized access of personal, financial, and protected health information.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating the scope and impact of the breach and is committed to helping those affected understand their legal rights. The firm has a proven track record of representing individuals impacted by data privacy incidents and corporate cybersecurity failures.
The exposed information potentially included:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Medical and health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Human Development Services of Westchester?
Human Development Services of Westchester (HDSW) is a social service organization that provides a range of behavioral health, rehabilitative, and community stabilization services in Westchester County.
Individuals who believe they may have been impacted by this incident are encouraged to monitor their financial and health records, consider placing fraud alerts or credit freezes, and contact Federman & Sherwood to discuss potential legal recourse.
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: (405) 235-1560
Email : info@federmanlaw.com
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