Family & Social Services Administration data breach

Clerk's notes

The Indiana Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA) has reported a data breach that occurred on January 3, 2025. This incident involved unauthorized access to the agency's systems, prompting an official report to the Indiana Attorney General on January 14, 2025. The FSSA, responsible for administering critical health and human services programs, handles sensitive personal information for many Indiana residents.

While the specific categories of data involved in this breach have not been detailed, if you have received an official data breach notification letter from the FSSA, it indicates that your personal information was likely stored within the compromised environment. The agency is currently investigating the full scope and impact of this security compromise.

Recipients of a notification letter should carefully review the information provided by the FSSA. It is advisable to remain vigilant for any unusual activity across your accounts. This includes monitoring for unexpected communications or requests for personal details.

To help protect yourself, consider implementing general security best practices. This could include changing passwords for any related online accounts and being cautious of unsolicited emails or calls that may attempt to gather more of your personal data.

Understanding the implications of a data breach can be challenging. If you received a data breach notification from the Indiana FSSA, you may be wondering about your rights and potential next steps. Exploring your options with a legal professional can provide clarity on your situation.

Individuals who received a notification are encouraged to seek a free case review. This can help determine if your personal information was indeed compromised and assess whether any legal recourse may be available to you following this incident.

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