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The ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY data breach: your legal rights

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY told the Illinois Attorney General that people’s personal information was exposed. If you got a notice, these are the rights you have.

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Your rights after this breach

  • To be told about the breach

    Illinois law requires a company that loses residents' personal information to notify them. ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY reported this breach to the Illinois Attorney General.

    Illinois data breach notification law

  • To ask whether you can recover money

    If ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY did not take reasonable care of your information, you may have a claim for negligence or under Illinois law. An attorney can review it with you for free.

    Illinois common law and consumer protection statutes

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What ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY reported

Reported to
Illinois Attorney General
Date filed
August 27, 2025
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is a government agency responsible for administering the state's unemployment insurance program and employment services. Because of its function, the agency maintains sensitive records for millions of residents, typically collecting Social Security numbers, full names, home addresses, dates of birth, and detailed wage and employment history. In 2025, the agency officially reported a data breach to the Illinois Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized access to its systems occurred. If you received a data breach notification letter from IDES, it indicates that your personal information was potentially compromised during this incident. This notice is intended to inform you of the nature of the exposure so that you can take necessary steps to protect your identity and financial security.

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