Kaufman County officials confirmed on Monday that a security breach occurred last month, leading to an ongoing response effort designed to safeguard residents, employees, and county systems.
The county first identified the breach on October 20, 2025, establishing that the incident began three days earlier, on October 17. Officials reported that the breach affected “certain County systems” and resulted in the exposure of sensitive personal information for a limited number of individuals.
Understanding the Impact
Kaufman County confirmed that the breach impacted only a specific group of individuals. To determine if their personal information was involved, residents are encouraged to review the Notice of Security Breach available on the county’s website at KaufmanCounty.net. This notice also provides recommended security measures for those affected.
Details of Exposed Information
The compromised data may include:
First and last name
Address
Date of birth
Social Security number
Driver’s license number or other government ID
Health care information
Health care billing information
While officials confirmed that there is no evidence of misuse of any personal information at this time, they urge residents to remain vigilant regarding their personal data.
County's Response Measures
Kaufman County has taken immediate action to contain the incident following its discovery. Additional safeguards have been implemented to enhance the county’s cybersecurity infrastructure. Importantly, officials noted that the Sheriff’s Office was not affected, and all emergency services continue to operate normally.
The county has also communicated with the appropriate state and federal agencies to ensure comprehensive management of the situation.
Judge Jakie Allen emphasized the county's commitment to long-term security measures, stating, “As we move into the next phase of response and recovery, our focus remains on prevention and protection. We’ve strengthened our systems and remain vigilant to ensure the continued security of County information and services.”
Support for Affected Residents
Residents whose information may have been involved will receive a substitute notice from the county. This notice will include:
A description of the impacted information
Recommended identity-protection steps
Instructions on accessing free credit monitoring and identity-protection services offered by the county
Residents with inquiries can contact a dedicated toll-free line at (833) 353-6092, available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time. For ongoing updates, the county will continue to provide information at www.kaufmancounty.net.
