Scott County is notifying residents via mail if their data may have been impacted.
According to a Friday post on the county's website, on July 11, 2024, county officials became aware of suspicious activity in a health department employee's email account. Scott County launched an investigation with the help of third-party forensic specialists to figure out the nature and scope of the activity.
The investigation found that an unauthorized user gained access to the email account between July 10 and July 12. Afterward, the county reviewed the contents of the email account to determine what information was in the email account and find contact information for affected individuals.
The type of information potentially impacted varies by individual but may involve the person's name, address, Social Security number, driver's license number, date of birth, health insurance information and medical information.
Scott County is notifying impacted people through the mail and its website, County IT Director Matt Hirst wrote in an email.
For more information, individuals can visit the county's website at scottcountyiowa.gov or contact the county's assistance line at 1-833-998-5330.
The county is encouraging impacted residents to review account statements, explanation of benefit forms and monitor free credit reports for suspicious activity. They should report any suspected identity theft to the resident's financial institution.
"As part of Scott County's ongoing commitment to the privacy of information in our care, Scott County is implementing additional technical security measures and training to strengthen the security of its systems," the county's post online states. "Scott County is also reviewing and enhancing its existing data privacy policies and procedures."
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