The Gladney Center for Adoption Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
February 6, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating a data breach involving The Gladney Center for Adoption, following a notification filed with the Texas Attorney General.
According to the filing, the incident may have exposed sensitive personal information belonging to 2,008 Texans. Notice to affected individuals was provided through publication in print media, posting on the organization’s website or a special notice page, and U.S. Mail. The notification was published on the Texas Attorney General’s website on February 6, 2026.
The information potentially involved includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government-issued identification numbers, medical information, and dates of birth.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether The Gladney Center for Adoption maintained reasonable data security measures, whether the incident could have been prevented, and whether affected individuals may have legal claims.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Address
- Driver’s license number
- Medical information
- Other sensitive information
What is The Gladney Center for Adoption?
The Gladney Center for Adoption, based in Texas, is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating forever families through domestic, international, and foster care adoption services.
Individuals who received a data breach notice or believe they may have been affected are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277
Email: info@federmanlaw.com