Illinois Department of Human Services tightens map security after data incident

Databreaches •Dissent • January 4, 2026

Stephanie Nau reports: The Illinois Department of Human Services is notifying the public of a data security incident involving internal planning maps that were mistakenly made public from due to incorrect privacy settings. The maps were used for internal resource planning and created on a mapping website. The data included information related to some individuals in... Source

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Illinois DHS Enhances Security After Data Incident Involving Internal Maps The Illinois Department of Human Services reported a data security incident where internal planning maps were mistakenly made public due to incorrect privacy settings. The maps contained sensitive information related to some individuals and were used for internal resource planning. The department is notifying the public about the breach and implementing tighter security measures. 2 sources 18

Illinois Department of Human Services tightens map security after data incident

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