Brooklyn Counseling Services Data Breach Letter: What Happened and Your Legal Options
Got a data breach letter from Brooklyn Counseling Services?
Dapeer Law, P.A. is investigating a potential class action against Brooklyn Counseling Services, a health care organization, on behalf of individuals whose personal information may have been involved in an incident experienced by one of its electronic medical records (EMR) vendors.
Latest on the Brooklyn Counseling Services data breach
- : Dapeer Law opened its investigation following notice filings posted by the Massachusetts and Vermont Attorneys General.
Who qualifies for the Brooklyn Counseling Services data breach investigation
You may be eligible to participate in a class action if any of the following applies:
- You received a data breach notification letter from Brooklyn Counseling Services.
- Your letter offered 24 months of free credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Epiq.
- You had personal information that Brooklyn Counseling Services provided to one of its electronic medical records (EMR) vendors.
- No proof of harm required to consult with counsel. You do not need to have already suffered identity theft to explore your legal options.
- Excluded: individuals who did not receive a breach notice and whose information was not involved in the incident.
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What happened in the Brooklyn Counseling Services data breach
Brooklyn Counseling Services, a health care organization, reported a data breach to the Massachusetts and Vermont Attorneys General on October 24, 2026. Its notice letter, posted by the Massachusetts Attorney General, describes a recent incident experienced by one of its electronic medical records (EMR) vendors that may have involved personal information Brooklyn Counseling Services provided to the vendor. The letter does not name the vendor or give the dates of the incident. According to the letter, upon discovery of the incident the vendor restored its systems and operations, notified law enforcement, and has been cooperating with the ongoing law enforcement investigation.
The posted letter says the affected files contained the recipient's name and other data elements, but those elements appear only as a placeholder in the posted copy. The Massachusetts filing lists medical information and Social Security numbers, and the Vermont filing lists health records. The Massachusetts filing lists 6 Massachusetts residents and the Vermont Attorney General lists 2 Vermonters; no total has been disclosed. The letter offers 24 months of credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Epiq at no charge.
The letter states that there is presently no evidence or indication of actual or attempted misuse of personal information. Whether Brooklyn Counseling Services and its vendor adequately protected the information, and which data elements were involved for each person, are among the issues being evaluated.
What to do if you got a Brooklyn Counseling Services data breach letter
Keep your notice letter
Do not discard it. Your letter contains the activation code for the Epiq credit monitoring and is important evidence if you decide to participate in a lawsuit.
Enroll in the free 24-month Epiq credit monitoring
Enroll at epiqmonitoringsolutions.com using the activation code in your letter before the enrollment deadline your letter states. Accepting this benefit does not waive your right to pursue legal action.
Place a fraud alert or credit freeze
Contact Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to place a fraud alert or freeze on your file. Request a free weekly credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com, and use the FTC's IdentityTheft.gov recovery guide.
Speak with a data breach attorney
Consultations with Dapeer Law are free and confidential. We'll review your notice, explain your options, and advise whether you may be eligible to join a class action.
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Brooklyn Counseling Services breach timeline
Compensation you may be entitled to
Out-of-pocket expenses
Credit freezes, identity restoration services, and other costs incurred responding to the breach.
Time spent monitoring
Hours spent reviewing accounts, disputing fraudulent charges, and dealing with identity theft issues.
Identity theft & fraud losses
Unreimbursed funds stolen from accounts, unauthorized credit lines, or tax refund fraud tied to the breach.
Statutory damages
Certain state data breach and consumer protection statutes provide for fixed damages regardless of actual loss.
Injunctive relief
Court orders requiring Brooklyn Counseling Services, a health care organization, to implement stronger data security practices going forward, including for personal information it provides to vendors.
Compensation categories depend on applicable state law, the types of data exposed, and documented losses. No recovery is guaranteed.
Brooklyn Counseling Services data breach FAQ
I received a data breach letter from Brooklyn Counseling Services. What should I do? +
Keep the letter, enroll in the free 24-month Epiq credit monitoring before the deadline printed in your letter, review your credit reports and account statements, consider a fraud alert or credit freeze, and contact a data breach attorney for a free consultation. Accepting credit monitoring does not waive your right to sue.
Is the Brooklyn Counseling Services data breach letter real or a scam? +
Brooklyn Counseling Services has reported this incident to the Massachusetts and Vermont Attorneys General. Compare your letter to the official filing linked in Sources below, and use only the enrollment website and phone number printed in your letter. Be cautious of unexpected calls, texts or emails about the breach that ask for your Social Security number or account login. If you are unsure, send your letter to Dapeer Law for a free review.
Am I eligible to join a class action against Brooklyn Counseling Services? +
If you received a breach notice from Brooklyn Counseling Services about this vendor incident, you are likely eligible for a free case evaluation. Eligibility depends on your state of residence, the categories of your data that were involved, and any losses you have suffered. Dapeer Law will review your notice at no cost.
How much money could I receive from a class action lawsuit? +
Data breach class action recoveries vary significantly. Settlements typically range from a few hundred dollars for basic out-of-pocket losses to several thousand dollars for documented identity theft, with class size, damages, and negotiation all affecting the final amount. No payout is guaranteed, and this investigation has not yet resulted in a settlement.
What personal information was exposed in the breach? +
The posted letter says the affected files contained the recipient's name and other data elements, but those elements appear only as a placeholder in the posted copy. The Massachusetts filing lists medical information and Social Security numbers. The Vermont filing lists health records. Your individual letter should list the data elements involved for you.
Did Brooklyn Counseling Services offer free credit monitoring? +
Yes. The letter offers 24 months of credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Epiq at no charge, including 1-bureau credit monitoring with alerts and basic dark web monitoring. You must enroll by the deadline printed in your letter. Enrollment is separate from, and does not waive, your right to pursue a claim.
How many people were affected by the Brooklyn Counseling Services breach? +
Brooklyn Counseling Services has not disclosed a total number of affected individuals. The Massachusetts filing lists 6 Massachusetts residents and the Vermont Attorney General lists 2 Vermonters; these are state counts only. This page will be updated as additional information becomes available.
Is there a deadline to take legal action? +
Yes. Statutes of limitations for data breach claims vary by state and legal theory, typically ranging from one to six years. Waiting can permanently bar your claim. Contact us as soon as possible for a free evaluation.
How do I get a copy of the official breach notice? +
A copy of the notice letter is posted by the Massachusetts Attorney General (linked in Sources below), and the report is listed in the Vermont Attorney General's Security Breach Notices table. If you received a letter but no longer have it, Dapeer Law can assist you in obtaining a copy during your free consultation.
Sources & references
- Official breach notice filing · Massachusetts Attorney General, Brooklyn Counseling Services Notice Letter
- Secondary regulator report · Vermont Attorney General, Security Breach Notices (Brooklyn Counseling Services, reported Oct 24, 2026)
- Credit bureau freezes · Equifax · Experian · TransUnion
- Free weekly credit reports · AnnualCreditReport.com
- Identity theft recovery guide · FTC IdentityTheft.gov
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