About Bucks County Opportunity Council
The Bucks County Opportunity Council, a non-profit organization located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, has recently experienced a data breach. The incident involved unauthorized access to their external systems, resulting in a hacking event. The breach was discovered on November 20, 2025, and it has affected individuals, including one Maine resident, by compromising personal information such as names and Social Security numbers. The organization has submitted a formal notification to the authorities and is actively working to manage the situation.
What Happened
Bucks has been actively investigating an event involving unauthorized access to our computer network occurring in August 2025. As part of this investigation, we worked with third-party specialists to secure the network and confirm the nature and scope of the event. The investigation determined that unauthorized access to certain systems occurred, and certain files were taken without authorization at that time. We completed a time-intensive and comprehensive review to determine whether any personal information was contained within the files. We are notifying individuals based on the results of this review.
The breach involved unauthorized access to the organization’s systems, affecting individuals whose names and Social Security numbers were compromised. The breach occurred on August 5, 2025, and was discovered on November 20, 2025.
Next Steps
Affected individuals are encouraged to remain vigilant against potential identity theft and fraud. It is advised to review account statements and monitor credit reports for any suspicious activity. Bucks County Opportunity Council is making available resources to help protect personal information, including providing detailed instructions on how to place fraud alerts or credit freezes. They also recommend contacting the Federal Trade Commission or state Attorney Generals for further guidance on protecting personal information.
Identity Theft Protection Services
Bucks County Opportunity Council is offering impacted individuals complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through Experian for a duration of 12 months. These services include identity restoration support, fraud detection tools, and $1 million identity theft insurance coverage. Affected individuals are encouraged to enroll in these services as soon as possible to enhance protection against identity theft and fraud. Enrollment details and activation codes are provided in the notification letters sent to affected individuals.