Where does the Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative lodged with the South Carolina 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: Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative incident. The state report is dated April 25, 2025.

Timeline

April 25, 2025Report filed in South CarolinaDate the notice was lodged with the South Carolina Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: South Carolina
Date reported: April 25, 2025
Receiving office: South Carolina Attorney General

Case notes

On April 25, 2025, Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative, based in South Carolina, officially filed notice of a data security incident. This public filing indicates that an event impacting personal information has occurred, though precise details about the breach type and its full scope are not yet publicly detailed.

The official filing does not specify the exact categories of personal information that may have been compromised. Therefore, individuals potentially affected should understand that the scope of the information involved has been broadly categorized as 'personal information' in the public record.

Given the general nature of the reported incident, all individuals who have been customers or otherwise provided their data to Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative should proceed with caution. It is always prudent to be alert for any unusual activity related to your accounts or unexpected communications.

To protect yourself, regularly review your financial statements and credit reports for unauthorized transactions or new accounts opened in your name. Be suspicious of unsolicited emails, calls, or text messages, especially those requesting personal details or urgent action. These are general preventative measures recommended when any personal data may have been exposed.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative lodged with the South Carolina 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: South Carolina Attorney General

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