On January 31, 2025, the Jewish Child Care Association of New York (“JCCA”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that an unauthorized party accessed Jewish Child Care Association of New York’s computer systems. In this notice, JCCA explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, medical information, health insurance information, driver’s license numbers, state identification numbers, financial account information, and dates of birth. Upon completing its investigation, Jewish Child Care Association of New York began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from the Jewish Child Care Association of New York, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Jewish Child Care Association of New York data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Jewish Child Care Association of New York Data Breach?
The Jewish Child Care Association of New York data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Jewish Child Care Association of New York’s filing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights provides some important information on what led up to the breach. JCCA also posted a website notice that provides additional details about the recent incident.
According to these sources, on August 1, 2024, Jewish Child Care Association of New York detected unusual activity within its computer network. In response, JCCA secured its network, notified federal law enforcement, and then launched an investigation into the incident. Through this investigation, JCCA learned that an unauthorized actor gained access to certain Jewish Child Care Association of New York systems between July 21, 2024, and August 1, 2024. It was subsequently determined that the unauthorized party viewed—and potentially copied—certain information stored on the compromised systems.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, the Jewish Child Care Association of New York reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While this process is ongoing, JCCA notes that the breached information varies depending on the individual and may include your name, Social Security number, medical information, health insurance information, driver’s license number, state identification number, financial account information, and date of birth.
On January 31, 2025, the Jewish Child Care Association of New York sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About Jewish Child Care Association of New York
Jewish Child Care Association of New York is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing child welfare and family support services to vulnerable children and families. Headquartered in New York, New York, JCCA offers a wide range of programs, including foster care, mental health counseling, special education, and residential treatment for at-risk youth. JCCA serves thousands of individuals across New York City and Westchester County, focusing on trauma-informed care and long-term stability. The organization employs approximately 1,233 people and generates an estimated $67 million in annual revenue.
