The Decorative Paving Company data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- The Decorative Paving Company
- Reported to
- Indiana Attorney General
- Filed
- March 30, 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 Decorative Paving Company is a construction and home improvement services provider that specializes in residential and commercial hardscaping and exterior surfacing. In the course of managing client projects, estimates, and billing, the company typically collects and stores sensitive personal information, including names, physical addresses, and financial payment details. This data breach was officially reported to the Indiana Attorney General in 2026, confirming that unauthorized access to company systems occurred. If you received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was stored within the company's records at the time of the incident. We encourage you to review the details provided in your letter carefully to understand the specific scope of the exposure and the protective measures being offered.
See every breach reported in Indiana or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
After the The Decorative Paving Company incident: what to do and your options
- What should I do after getting the The Decorative Paving Company data breach notice?
- Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
- Did The Decorative Paving Company offer free credit monitoring?
- Any free monitoring The Decorative Paving Company is offering will be described in the notice you received, along with an activation code and a sign-up deadline. Enrolling does not give up your right to bring a claim.
- Can I sue The Decorative Paving Company over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in Indiana and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
- Do I need a The Decorative Paving Company data breach lawyer or attorney?
- Whether the company's systems were encrypted by ransomware or data was simply taken, the legal question is the same: did it protect your information the way the law requires? An attorney can review your notice for free, and these cases are usually handled on contingency.
- Is there a The Decorative Paving Company data breach class action lawsuit?
- Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against The Decorative Paving Company. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
- Is the The Decorative Paving Company data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from The Decorative Paving Company in the mail matches the breach The Decorative Paving Company reported to the Indiana Attorney General on March 30, 2026. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact The Decorative Paving Company through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- How much could a The Decorative Paving Company data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no The Decorative Paving Company settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
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