Florida Second Judicial Circuit reports security incident, Gadsden County court records compromised
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The Second Judicial Circuit reported an ongoing investigation into a data breach affecting the court records of Gadsden County. Preliminary assessments have revealed that within these records, certain documents contain "personal identifying information." The breach exclusively impacted records originating from Gadsden County.
Efforts have been undertaken to halt the breach, but no specific details were not disclosed. Similarly, the precise nature of the breach and the extent of its impact, including the number of individuals affected, have not been disclosed.
The 2nd Judicial Circuit stated that law enforcement agencies are actively involved in investigating the origin and the complete scope of the incident. Collaborative efforts are in place involving the 2nd Judicial Circuit, the Gadsden County Clerk of Court, and the Office of the State Courts Administrator, all working closely with law enforcement entities to contribute to the ongoing investigation.
The circuit clarified that individuals are still able to submit court documents for Gadsden County through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal or by personally visiting the courthouse.
