Kaufman County Data Breach: Sensitive Employee Information Compromised

Kaufman County is grappling with a significant data breach that has exposed sensitive personal information of current and former employees dating back to 2005. According to official materials released by the county, the breach was detected on October 20 and encompasses various categories of protected personal data, including full names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, Texas driver’s license numbers, and health-related information.

Investigation and Current Status

InForney has reached out to IDX, a leading identity-theft protection company tasked with assisting those affected by this incident. IDX has confirmed that, as of now, it has not found any of the compromised county data posted or sold online. However, they caution that the lack of evidence does not ensure safety, urging those notified by the county to take immediate steps to protect themselves.

Recommendations for Affected Individuals

IDX strongly recommends that individuals affected by the breach engage in credit monitoring to safeguard their personal information. Additionally, they noted that placing a freeze on credit files can provide even greater protection against potential identity theft. This precautionary step can help prevent unauthorized access to credit accounts and personal financial information.

County Resources for Assistance

Kaufman County is actively directing affected individuals to seek assistance through a dedicated hotline at 833-353-6092. For more detailed information, residents are encouraged to review the official Security Breach Notice available on the county's website at KaufmanCounty.net.

As the situation develops, residents are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their personal information in light of this breach.