DeKalb County, Indiana data breach

What we know

DeKalb County, Indiana, functions as a local government entity responsible for managing essential public records, judicial proceedings, and administrative services for its residents. In the course of these operations, the county collects and maintains sensitive personal information, including government identification, tax records, and vital statistics. This data security incident was officially reported to the Indiana Attorney General in 2026, confirming that unauthorized parties may have accessed files containing resident information. If you received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal data was likely stored within the affected systems. This notice serves to inform you of the nature of the event and the steps the county is taking to address the security compromise and protect your identity.

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