The E.W. Scripps Company, an "Other Commercial Entity," experienced a data breach between March 24 and March 25, 2026. The company discovered the breach on May 18, 2026, and publicly disclosed it on June 5, 2026, through a notice to the Maine Attorney General. The breach is described as an "External system breach (hacking)." Consumers were notified by written notice on June 5, 2026. Identity theft protection services, specifically one year of credit monitoring and identity theft protection from Epiq, were offered to affected individuals.
The breach involved "Name or other personal identifier in combination with" other unspecified data types. The Maine Attorney General notice indicates that at least one Maine resident was affected, but the total number of individuals affected has not been publicly disclosed. It is unclear if Social Security numbers, medical data, or financial data were compromised. The available information does not specify if other states were affected beyond Maine.
Details about the full scope of the breach and any additional data types involved may emerge later. Notices to affected individuals in other states, if any, may also be delayed.