Understanding your Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany data breach notification letter
If a Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany letter arrived in your mailbox, here is what it means, why you received it, and the free steps you can take right now.
Why you received this letter
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany is a non-profit social services organization that provides essential human services, including behavioral health counseling, foster care, and emergency assistance programs. Given the nature of these services, the organization typically collects and maintains sensitive personal information, including government identification, health records, and financial details necessary for client intake and program eligibility. In 2025, the organization officially reported a data security incident to the New Hampshire Attorney General. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was involved in this incident. This notice is intended to inform you of the nature of the event and the specific steps the organization is taking to support those impacted.
What to do after the letter
Confirm the notice is genuine
A legitimate Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany notice references the specific incident reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General and describes which categories of your information were involved. Compare the letter against the public filing before acting on any links or phone numbers it contains.
Keep the letter — it is your proof of connection
The notification letter is the document that ties your personal information to this incident. Keep the original and photograph it. If you later request a case review, this letter is the strongest evidence that you were among the affected individuals.
Protect your accounts and credit
Depending on what was exposed, consider a free credit freeze with all three bureaus, new passwords for reused credentials, and monitoring of financial statements. These steps are free and do not require you to wait for anyone's permission.
Check the record against the public filing
You can verify the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany incident against the filing reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General. This registry summarizes what was filed; it does not provide legal advice.
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