Greer Commission of Public Works data breach

Clerk's notes

The Greer Commission of Public Works (Greer CPW), a municipal utility provider in South Carolina, officially reported a data breach to the state's Attorney General on November 14, 2025. This incident involves the exposure of personal information collected during the provision of essential services such as water, sewer, and electricity. The investigation into the scope and cause of this breach is currently ongoing.

Greer CPW has issued formal data breach notification letters to all individuals determined to be impacted by this event. Receiving such a letter signifies that your personal information may have been compromised. Utility providers typically collect names, residential service addresses, and financial data for billing and payment processing, which can be sensitive if exposed.

Upon receiving a notification, it is crucial to understand that your personal information could be at risk. This exposure may lead to various forms of misuse, including identity theft or unauthorized access to accounts. The specific nature of the exposed information for each individual should be detailed within the notification letter you received.

For those affected, reviewing the notification letter thoroughly is the first step. Pay close attention to any guidance or services offered by Greer CPW. It is also wise to monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity and consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze, depending on the severity indicated in your notice.

If you have received a data breach notification letter from Greer Commission of Public Works, you may be eligible for a free case review. This review can help clarify the potential implications of the breach for your specific situation. Please note that requesting a review does not establish an attorney-client relationship, nor does it guarantee any particular outcome.

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