Indiana DCS Reports Data Breach Affecting 290 Boone County Employees
The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) mistakenly shared an email containing the names and Social Security numbers of 290 Boone County employees with unintended recipients on July 21. The agency is investigating the incident, and Boone County is advising…
Indianapolis, IN, July 24, 2026 —
An email containing sensitive personal information of 290 Boone County employees was mistakenly shared by the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) on July 21. The unintentional disclosure included employee names and their Social Security numbers.
The agency is currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the data breach. The exact nature of the unintended recipients was not immediately available.
In response to the incident, Boone County is advising the affected employees to take precautionary measures. These recommendations include closely monitoring their credit reports for any suspicious activity and considering the placement of fraud alerts or security freezes with credit bureaus. Further details regarding the investigation and the scope of the breach are expected to be released as they become available.
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