Office of Professional Licensure and Certification data breach

Clerk's notes

The New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), a state government agency overseeing professional licensing and regulation, reported a data security incident to the New Hampshire Attorney General on February 20, 2025. Due to its regulatory function, the OPLC maintains sensitive records that typically include personal identification details and other confidential information submitted by applicants and licensees.

If you have received a formal notification letter from the OPLC regarding this incident, it signifies that information pertaining to you, held within their systems, may have been accessed or acquired by an unauthorized party. These letters are issued to inform individuals directly impacted by the breach.

The specific nature of the breach, including the method of compromise and the exact types of personal information involved, remains under investigation. While the full scope is being determined, the focus is on assisting those whose data may have been affected.

It is advisable to remain vigilant. Carefully review any account statements or communications you receive for suspicious activity. Consider placing fraud alerts on your credit files to help protect against potential misuse of your information.

This incident is currently under investigation, with the OPLC working to understand its full extent. If you received a notification, understanding your rights and options is important. You may be entitled to a confidential, free case review to discuss how this incident affects you and what steps you can take.

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