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Updated 8 days ago

Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center.
•Discovered on August 24, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Account Number.
•Affects individuals in: Illinois.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center (LCHD/CHC) disclosed a data breach. The incident involved a billing statement printing error, causing some patients' names and account numbers to be mailed to the wrong recipients. The breach occurred on May 16, 2026, and LCHD/CHC discovered it on May 22, 2026.

This incident affected 981 patients. The compromised data included first names and account numbers. No Social Security numbers or financial account information was involved.

Details can emerge later, and notices may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Name
Account Number

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

May 16, 2026

Company Discovered

May 22, 2026

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Unknown

6 days to discover

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Current

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

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