New Apostolic Church USA Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Received a June 2026 breach notice from New Apostolic Church?
Dapeer Law, P.A. is investigating a potential class action against New Apostolic Church USA, a national religious non-profit organization, on behalf of individuals whose personal information may have been exposed in a cyber incident disclosed in June 2026.
Who may qualify
You may be eligible to participate in a class action if any of the following applies:
- You received a data breach notification letter from New Apostolic Church dated June 2026.
- Your letter offered enrollment in 24 months of free credit monitoring and identity-protection services through Epiq.
- You had personal information held by New Apostolic Church USA in its capacity as a religious non-profit organization.
- 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
New Apostolic Church USA discovered unauthorized activity on its network on October 29, 2025. A subsequent forensic investigation determined that an unauthorized party had accessed and copied files on its systems between October 25 and October 29, 2025.
The organization completed its review of the affected files on May 29, 2026, and reported the incident to the Massachusetts Attorney General on June 27, 2026, notifying 12 Massachusetts residents whose information was involved. The public notice confirms that full names were among the data that could have been accessed, along with additional personal information described in the individual notification letters. New Apostolic Church USA is offering 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity-protection services through Epiq. The roughly eight-month gap between discovery and notification is one of the factors under review.
Because the notice describes the exposed data only in general terms, the full scope of information involved for any given individual may be broader than the public filing indicates. Recipients are encouraged to review their individual letters, which itemize the specific data types affected in their case.
What to do if you received a letter
Keep your notice letter
Do not discard it. Your letter contains the enrollment code for credit monitoring and is important evidence if you decide to participate in a lawsuit.
Enroll in the free 24-month credit monitoring
Enroll in the Epiq identity-protection service offered in your letter before the stated deadline. 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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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 New Apostolic Church USA to implement stronger data security practices going forward.
Compensation categories depend on applicable state law, the types of data exposed, and documented losses. No recovery is guaranteed.
Common questions
I received a data breach letter from New Apostolic Church. What should I do? +
Keep your breach letter, enroll in the 24 months of free credit monitoring and identity-protection services offered through Epiq before the deadline, place a fraud alert or security freeze with the credit bureaus if you have concerns, monitor your financial statements for unfamiliar activity, and consider speaking with a data breach attorney about your options.
Am I eligible to join a class action against New Apostolic Church? +
If you received a notice that your information was involved in the incident disclosed by New Apostolic Church USA in June 2026, you may qualify. Eligibility can depend on your state of residence, the categories of data exposed in your case, and any losses you have documented.
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 public notice confirms that full names were among the information that could have been accessed, along with additional personal data described in each individual's letter. Because the filing describes the data only in general terms, the specific information involved may vary by person. Check your individual notification letter for the details that apply to you.
Did New Apostolic Church offer free credit monitoring? +
Yes. New Apostolic Church USA is offering 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity-protection services through Epiq to affected individuals. Enrolling in this service does not waive your right to pursue a legal claim.
How many people were affected by the New Apostolic Church breach? +
New Apostolic Church USA reported 12 affected individuals, all Massachusetts residents, to the Massachusetts Attorney General. The total number of people affected nationwide may be higher, and this page will be updated as more 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? +
The incident was reported to the Massachusetts Attorney General, and a copy of the notice is available through that office. Dapeer Law can also help you obtain a copy during a free consultation.
Sources & references
- Official breach notice filing · Massachusetts Attorney General, Data Breach Notice (PDF)
- Credit bureau freezes · Equifax · Experian · TransUnion
- Free weekly credit reports · AnnualCreditReport.com
- Identity theft recovery guide · FTC IdentityTheft.gov
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