NH Department of Corrections data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- NH Department of Corrections
- Reported to
- New Hampshire Attorney General
- Filed
- April 21, 2026
- People affected
- Not stated in the filing
- Incident type in filing
- Not stated
- Our review
- Investigation Open
Was this a ransomware attack?
The filing does not say ransomware was involved. We do not label an incident ransomware unless the company’s report says so. Whatever the cause, the steps to protect yourself and the legal question are the same.
What we know
The New Hampshire Department of Corrections is a government agency responsible for the oversight and management of state correctional facilities and the supervision of incarcerated individuals. Given the nature of their operations, they collect and maintain highly sensitive personal and legal data, including criminal records, behavioral health information, and government-issued identification numbers for those in their custody and their staff. In 2026, the department officially reported a data breach to the New Hampshire Attorney General, indicating that unauthorized access to their systems may have compromised personal information. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter from the department, it serves as official confirmation that your sensitive data was involved in this incident and provides guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity.
See every breach reported in New Hampshire or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
Other breaches reported in New Hampshire
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- Sullivan Environmental ServicesNew Hampshire Attorney General · Filed July 31, 2026Count not stated
- City of New Britain, Inc.New Hampshire Attorney General · Filed July 30, 2026Count not stated
- New Hampshire Housing Yardi’s RentCafeNew Hampshire Attorney General · Filed July 30, 2026Count not stated
- Pocket FMNew Hampshire Attorney General · Filed July 30, 2026Count not stated
- Werth Wealth Management, LLCNew Hampshire Attorney General · Filed July 29, 2026Count not stated
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