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Pierce County Library System Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Pierce County Library System.
•Discovered on May 25, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Other Personal Identifier.
•Affects individuals in: Washington, Maine.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

The Pierce County Library System breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

On October 5, 2025, a device containing personal information was lost or stolen from the Pierce County Library System. The library system discovered this breach on May 24, 2025, and subsequently reported it to the Maine Attorney General.

The breach involved the loss or theft of a device or media, such as a computer, laptop, external hard drive, thumb drive, CD, or tape. The data compromised includes names and other personal identifiers. An estimated 3 individuals were affected by this incident. Information regarding the notification of any consumer reporting agencies for Maine residents is not available.

Details about the full scope of the breach and any further actions are ongoing as information can emerge later and notices may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Name
Other Personal Identifier

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Oct 5, 2025

Company Discovered

May 24, 2025

Regulator Notified

May 25, 2026

Consumers Notified

May 25, 2026

-134 days to discover

366 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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

Case Status:

Monitoring

We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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