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The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc..
•Discovered on April 9, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Financial Account.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. experienced a data incident involving its third-party CRM system, Beacon, which was disclosed to regulators. The incident date is listed as 2026-04-09, and the organization reported it to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

The affected CRM system held supporter, donor, and volunteer information. The company has stated that the system did not contain payment card details, bank account information, case records, or details of individuals supported by the Lighthouse or Foodbank. The exact types of data exposed and the number of affected individuals have not been publicly specified by the organization.

Additional details about the incident, including a confirmed list of affected individuals or states, have not been publicly released. Official breach notification letters and U.S. state Attorney General filings have not been identified in the available information.

Data possibly involved

Financial Account

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Apr 9, 2026

Company Discovered

Unknown

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Unknown

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

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Case Status:

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