Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (May 13, 2025) – On or around February 20, 2025, the Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego (“RCBSD”) identified a privacy incident involving the unintended disclosure of sensitive information. During the incident, an internal spreadsheet was inadvertently sent by the Human Resources Department to an incorrect email address as a result of a typographical error.
Although efforts have been made to contact the unintended recipient, RCBSD has not received confirmation that the spreadsheet has been deleted or securely destroyed.
Federman & Sherwood is actively conducting an independent investigation into the incident to assess its scope and the potential legal implications for those affected. The firm encourages all potentially impacted individuals to remain vigilant and take steps to protect their personal, medical, and financial information.
The types of information potentially exposed include:
- Full name
- Social Security number
- Address
- Driver’s license number
- Passport information
- Other sensitive personal data
What is the Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego?
The Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego, currently Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, leads the Diocese of San Diego, which encompasses nearly 1.4 million Catholics in San Diego and Imperial counties.
Federman & Sherwood is currently evaluating legal claims on behalf of individuals whose personal information may have been compromised as a result of this breach. The firm is committed to protecting consumer rights and assisting affected individuals in understanding their legal options.
To learn more about this investigation or to determine whether you may be eligible to participate in related legal proceedings, please contact Federman & Sherwood at:
Email: info@federmanlaw.com
Website: www.federmanlaw.com
Phone: (405) 235-1560