Scott County health department reports data breach affecting 4,500 people
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Scott County are reporting a data breach involving a health department employee's email account that potentially exposed sensitive personal information of approximately 4,500 individuals.
Suspicious activity was initially detected in a health department employee's email account on July 11, 2024. After detecting the incident, Scott County launched an investigation with assistance from third-party forensic specialists.
The investigation revealed that an unauthorized user gained access to the email account during a three-day period between July 10 and July 12, 2024. The attack exposed personal data, including:
- Names
- Addresses
- Social Security numbers
- Driver's license numbers
- Dates of birth
- Health insurance information
- Medical information
The county is notifying impacted individuals through mail and has also published information on the county's website. For those seeking additional information or assistance, Scott County has established a dedicated assistance line at 1-833-998-5330 and encourages concerned individuals to visit the county's official website at scottcountyiowa.gov.
