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The Florida Aquarium Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving The Florida Aquarium.
•Discovered on September 2, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Social Security Number, Medical Records, Driver's License Number.
•Affects individuals in: Florida.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The The Florida Aquarium breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

The Florida Aquarium, a public aquarium and marine conservation facility in Tampa, Florida, notified affected individuals on September 1, 2026, that their personal information had been accessed without authorization. The company is offering complimentary identity theft protection services to those impacted.

This incident potentially involved Social Security numbers, medical records, and driver’s license numbers of clients. The exact number of affected individuals remains unclear from the available information.

Additional details about the breach, including the specific date it occurred or further scope, have not been publicly disclosed. Companies often issue notifications to affected individuals as more information becomes available.

Data possibly involved

Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Medical Records
Could be used for insurance fraud or identity theft
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Unknown

Company Discovered

Sep 1, 2026

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Sep 1, 2026

0 days to notify consumers

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

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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