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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Case File: State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors incident. The state report is dated August 1, 2025. The incident itself is dated July 3, 2025.

Timeline

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

July 3, 2025Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
August 1, 2025Report filed in IndianaDate the notice was lodged with the Indiana Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Indiana
Date reported: August 1, 2025
Incident date: July 3, 2025
Receiving office: Indiana Attorney General

Case notes

The State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors, based in Indiana, officially reported a data breach on August 1, 2025. This incident, which began on July 3, 2025, is currently under investigation, according to public filings.

As a state regulatory body, the Board maintains sensitive records essential for the licensing and oversight of trade professionals in Indiana. These records typically include various forms of personal identification details and information related to professional certifications and renewals. This information is crucial for the Board's operations and is now the subject of the breach investigation.

The breach was reported to the Indiana Attorney General, initiating a formal process to inform those who may have been affected. If you received a data breach notification letter from the State Board, it indicates that your personal information, as held in their regulatory database, might have been accessed or acquired by an unauthorized party.

Recipients of such a letter should carefully review its contents. The notification will typically provide specific details about the incident, confirm what information was involved, and outline any identity protection services or steps being offered. It is important to understand the scope of the incident as it pertains to your individual data.

It is generally recommended to remain vigilant for any unusual activity involving your personal accounts or financial records. Consider placing a fraud alert or freezing your credit, and review credit reports regularly. These general precautions can help protect your data from potential misuse, regardless of the specific nature of the exposed information.

Questions about this case file

Where does the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors 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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