The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors data breach

Clerk's notes

On May 19, 2026, the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors filed notice in Indiana regarding a data breach. The incident, which occurred around February 13, 2026, involved unauthorized access to the Board's systems, compromising personal data entrusted to the regulatory body.

The exposed information includes Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Government ID Number, Licensure and Credential Records, Home Address, Contact Information, and Educational and Employment History. This combination of highly sensitive data, particularly Social Security Numbers paired with professional credentials, significantly increases the risk of identity theft, financial fraud, and targeted scams for those affected.

Organizations entrusted with such critical personal information, particularly those in regulatory capacities, have a responsibility to implement robust security measures. A data breach of this nature suggests potential vulnerabilities in the Board's administrative or technical safeguards, which are intended to protect applicant and licensee records from unauthorized access.

If you have received a notification letter from the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors, it means your personal data was part of this security incident. This letter serves as official acknowledgment that your information was compromised, creating legal standing to seek a review of your case.

Understanding the implications of a data breach can be complex, and assessing the potential impact on your personal and professional life is important. Affected individuals should consider their options for addressing the increased risk to their identity and privacy.

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