Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating the Florida Department of Education Data Breach, impacting around 4,900,000 individuals and their personal information.
What Happened?
On October 19, 2026, the Florida Department of Education became aware of suspicious activity in its network. They conducted an investigation and determined that certain files may have been accessed or acquired by an unauthorized actor. The impacted data may include the following sensitive information:
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Addresses
- Phone numbers
- Gender identification codes
- Names
Florida Department of Education Data Breach
The Florida Department of Education posted a general notice of the data breach on their website. All of the information possibly stolen is likely valuable and dangerous to affected individuals. As seen in other cyberattacks, victims of data theft have reported identity theft attempts, fraudulent charges on bank or credit card accounts, unauthorized credit applications, misuse of medical or government services, exposure of information on the dark web, and a significant increase in spam calls, text messages, and emails.
Are you concerned that you might be affected by the Florida Department of Education data breach?
If you have concerns that your personal information may have been affected by this incident, and/or you have experienced suspicious activity recently, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, email us at [email protected], or call us at (202) 470-3520.
The lawyers at Migliaccio & Rathod LLP have years of experience in class action litigation against large corporations, including in cases involving data breaches such as this. More information about our current cases and investigations is available on our blog. To learn more about data breach litigation, you can listen here to the firm partners’ explanation.
Data Breach FAQ
I received a notice that my information may have been involved in a data breach. What should I do?
If you receive a notification, take it seriously and read it carefully. It should identify what specific information may have been affected. Even if you believe your risk is minimal, it is best to take proactive steps to protect yourself.
What immediate actions should I take?
- Monitor your financial accounts – Regularly review your bank, credit card,
and online accounts for unauthorized activity. - Change your passwords – Update passwords for any accounts that may be connected
to the breach and avoid reusing passwords across platforms. - Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) – Use 2FA where available to add an
additional layer of security. - Place a fraud alert or credit freeze – Contact Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion
to help prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened in your name.
What is credit monitoring, and how should I use it?
Credit monitoring services watch for changes to your credit report and can alert you to potential fraudulent activity. If offered by a company at no cost, enrollment is strongly recommended.
How long do I need to stay vigilant?
The effects of a data breach can surface months or even years later. Remain alert for signs of identity theft for at least 12 to 24 months.
Who can I contact if I need help?
You can use the contact details provided in the breach notification. You can also report identity theft at www.identitytheft.gov for recovery resources.
We are here to be a resource to you. Fill out the contact form above to get in touch with us.