Where does the Bissell case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report Bissell lodged with the Indiana Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.

Why do the incident date and the report date differ?

Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.

What does the records-affected figure count?

It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.

Does this case file change over time?

Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

Case file

Case File: Bissell Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Bissell incident. The state report is dated May 7, 2025. The incident itself is dated December 7, 2024.

Timeline

151 days separate the incident date from the date it was reported.

December 7, 2024Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
May 7, 2025Report filed in IndianaDate the notice was lodged with the Indiana Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Indiana
Date reported: May 7, 2025
Incident date: December 7, 2024
Receiving office: Indiana Attorney General

Case notes

Bissell, the well-known company, filed a data breach notification with Indiana regulators on May 7, 2025. This filing pertains to an incident that was initially detected on December 7, 2024, confirming that unauthorized access to systems containing personal information occurred.

The public records indicate that while an investigation is ongoing, individuals' data was involved in this security event. However, the precise categories of information that may have been compromised and the total number of affected individuals were not specified in the initial public report.

Companies are required to report such incidents to state authorities to inform both regulators and potentially impacted residents. The fact that Bissell filed this report signifies their acknowledgment of the breach and their commitment to transparency regarding the event.

For anyone who receives a direct notification from Bissell regarding this breach, it is important to carefully read the information provided. While the specific data involved is not detailed in the public filing, general protective measures are always advisable.

Consider monitoring your financial accounts and credit reports for any unusual activity. Placing a fraud alert with credit bureaus can offer an additional layer of security. Furthermore, exercise caution when dealing with unsolicited communications, particularly those asking for personal or financial details, as these could be phishing attempts related to the breach.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Bissell case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report Bissell lodged with the Indiana Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?: Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?: It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?: Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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Filing source: Indiana Attorney General

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