Douglasville/Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority data breach

Clerk's notes

The Douglasville/Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority, a public utility provider, recently reported a data security incident to the Maryland Attorney General. This report, filed on February 20, 2025, confirmed that unauthorized access to the authority's systems had occurred.

While the specific categories of data involved have not been publicly detailed, the incident concerns personal information maintained by the utility. The authority typically handles data such as names and service addresses for billing and service management. If you received an official data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was likely part of the data exposed in this incident.

Individuals who have been notified should take proactive steps to safeguard their identity. This includes carefully reviewing financial statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity. Changing passwords for online accounts, especially those related to billing or personal finance, is also a recommended practice. Be alert to unsolicited communications requesting personal details, as these could be phishing attempts.

Understanding the implications of a data breach is crucial. The notification you received serves as formal confirmation that your data was potentially accessed without authorization. It is important to stay informed about any further updates regarding this incident and to consider your options for protection.

For those affected by this data incident, a review of your situation can help clarify your rights. If you wish to discuss the specifics of your notification and explore any potential legal recourse, you may request a free case review.

If a notification letter about this breach reached you, see every Maryland data breach on file or browse all cases.