DeKalb County Breach Exposes Resident Data: Your Next Steps

DeKalb County, Indiana, recently confirmed a data security incident where unauthorized parties gained access to systems containing resident information. This breach, discovered around August 21, 2025, was officially reported to the Indiana Attorney General on March 6, 2026, and is currently under investigation.

As a local government entity, DeKalb County manages a wide range of essential public records and administrative services. In doing so, it collects and maintains sensitive personal information from its residents. If you received a data breach notification letter, it means your personal data was likely stored within the affected systems and may have been compromised.

Exposure of your personal information can lead to various risks, including potential identity theft or other forms of fraud. It's important to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to protect yourself. Being aware of the situation is the first step toward safeguarding your future.

We advise anyone affected to carefully review the notification letter from DeKalb County for any specific advice they offer. Beyond that, be especially alert for any suspicious communications, unsolicited requests for your personal details, or unusual activity related to your personal accounts. Fraudsters often use stolen information to attempt further attacks.

Our experienced legal team specializes in data breach cases, representing individuals like you who have had their personal information exposed. We believe that entities responsible for holding your data should be held accountable when security failures occur. We are prepared to investigate the specifics of this incident and fight for your rights.

Understanding your legal options can be complex, especially during an ongoing investigation. Our dedicated team offers free case reviews to help you determine if you have a claim and what next steps you can take. There is no cost to you for this review, and we work on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover for you.