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: The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors incident. The state report is dated May 19, 2026. The incident itself is dated November 12, 2025.

Timeline

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

November 12, 2025Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
May 19, 2026Report filed in TexasDate the notice was lodged with the Texas Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Texas
Date reported: May 19, 2026
Incident date: November 12, 2025
Receiving office: Texas Attorney General

Case notes

The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors, a state regulatory agency responsible for licensing professionals, officially reported a data breach to the Texas Attorney General. This disclosure indicates that unauthorized access to their systems may have compromised personal information maintained by the Board.

While the precise nature of the compromised data was not detailed in the public filing, individuals who received a notification letter should understand that their personal information was likely stored in the affected systems. The Board is responsible for sensitive records typically required for credentialing engineers and surveyors.

The public filing indicates that the data event occurred on or about November 12, 2025. The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors subsequently reported this incident to the Texas Attorney General's office on May 19, 2026, as required for notification purposes.

For those who have received a direct notification, it is crucial to remain vigilant. General protective measures include closely monitoring all financial accounts and credit reports for any suspicious transactions or inquiries. Immediately report any unauthorized activity to the relevant institution or credit bureau.

Because the specific categories of data involved were not specified in the public record, broad preventative actions are recommended. Consider enabling multi-factor authentication on online accounts where available and be cautious of unsolicited communications that request personal details. This vigilance helps safeguard your data against potential misuse.

Questions about this case file

Where does The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors lodged with the Texas 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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