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The Institute for Human Resources and Services. Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the The Institute for Human Resources and Services Inc. data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About The Institute for Human Resources and Services
The Institute for Human Resources and Services (IHRS) is a private, nonprofit organization based in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1975, IHRS provides a range of services including residential housing, care for individuals with developmental disabilities, foster care, adoption services, and support for the psychological, social, and educational well-being of both children and adults.
IHRS focuses on helping individuals live in the least restrictive environments possible.
What Happened?
IHRS discovered suspicious activity in its systems on Aug. 14, 2025. The organization quickly secured its systems and launched an investigation. The investigation revealed that between Aug. 13 and Aug. 14, 2025, an unauthorized actor gained access to certain IHRS systems, potentially accessing or taking sensitive information stored within those systems.
IHRS completed a thorough review of the affected files by Dec. 10, 2025, and began notifying impacted individuals. Written notice was sent to affected consumers on Feb. 11, 2026.
The company also reported the breach to the Maine Attorney General and the Massachusettes Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Financial account information
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was compromised in the IHRS data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are investigating claims on behalf of individuals whose sensitive data was exposed.
To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the below form.
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