Where does the Family & Social Services Administration case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report Family & Social Services Administration 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: Family & Social Services Administration Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Family & Social Services Administration incident. The state report is dated January 14, 2025. The incident itself is dated January 3, 2025.

Timeline

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

January 3, 2025Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
January 14, 2025Report filed in IndianaDate the notice was lodged with the Indiana Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Indiana
Date reported: January 14, 2025
Incident date: January 3, 2025
Receiving office: Indiana Attorney General

Case notes

The Indiana Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA) disclosed a data security incident that was reported to regulators on January 14, 2025. The breach date, indicating when the event is believed to have first occurred, was identified as January 3, 2025. This information comes from public filings made by the agency.

While the specific nature of the security incident and the types of personal information involved have not been detailed in public records, FSSA has indicated that an investigation is actively in progress. This ongoing inquiry aims to ascertain the precise circumstances of the breach and the extent to which data may have been compromised.

For individuals who may be affected, it is important to remain vigilant. Although the specific data involved is not confirmed, general best practices for data security are always recommended. These steps can help mitigate potential risks associated with any exposure of personal information.

General protective measures include carefully reviewing financial statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity, changing passwords for online accounts, and being cautious of unsolicited communications that request personal details. Setting up fraud alerts with credit bureaus can also provide an early warning of potential identity theft. Affected individuals should follow any specific guidance provided directly by FSSA as the investigation progresses.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Family & Social Services Administration case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report Family & Social Services Administration 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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