Department of Justice Reports Potential Data Breach at Berkeley Research Group Involving Sensitive Information on Survivors of Diocesan Abuse
The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed that a recent data breach at a California consulting firm has led to the exposure of sensitive information belonging to survivors of clergy abuse. This incident impacts multiple bankruptcy cases involving the Catholic Church, with the data breach affecting individuals in nearly a dozen legal proceedings.
In a communication dated May 6, addressed to lawyers at Proskauer Rose LLP, Nan Eitel, the Associate General Counsel for Chapter 11, detailed the circumstances surrounding the breach. The exposed information includes personal details that are critical to the ongoing legal battles faced by survivors seeking justice and accountability from religious institutions.
The breach raises significant concerns regarding the security measures employed by third-party firms handling sensitive data related to legal matters. It also highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity protocols, particularly when dealing with vulnerable populations and sensitive historical grievances.
The Department of Justice’s notification underlines the need for heightened vigilance and protective measures to safeguard against similar incidents in the future. All parties involved are urged to address this breach with the utmost seriousness to ensure the privacy and dignity of the affected individuals are maintained.
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