NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — Local NewsSeptember 11, 2026Hillsborough County
Florida officials report Plant City police employee credentials involved in FLHSMV data breach
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Florida officials state that credentials belonging to an employee of the Plant City Police Department were used in a recent data breach at the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
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Residents' personal data held by state motor vehicle agencies may have been accessed through compromised law enforcement .
Key Facts
- Florida officials report that credentials belonging to a Plant City Police Department employee were used in a data breach.
- The data breach involved the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
Who's Mentioned
locationFlorida“State where the data breach occurred.”OrganizationFlorida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles“State agency that experienced the data breach and launched an investigation.”OrganizationPlant City Police Department“Local police department whose employee credentials were used in the breach.”OrganizationFlorida Attorney General's Office“Received required notice of the security breach under state law.”OrganizationFlorida Department of Law Enforcement“Assisting with the criminal investigation into the incident.”OrganizationFlorida Digital Service“Working with FLHSMV as part of the response to the breach.”