NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — Hillsborough CountySeptember 11, 2026Hillsborough County
Florida officials report Plant City police employee credentials used in FLHSMV data breach
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Florida officials state that login credentials belonging to a Plant City Police Department employee were used in a recent data breach affecting the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Read the full story at ABC Action News (WFTS) — Hillsborough CountyWhy It Matters
A involving state motor vehicle records impacts the security of personal information managed by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Key Facts
- Florida officials reported a data breach involving the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
- Credentials belonging to a Plant City Police Department employee were used in the breach.
Who's Mentioned
locationFlorida“State where the data breach and involved agencies are located.”OrganizationFlorida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles“State agency that experienced and investigated the data breach.”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“Working with FLHSMV as part of the breach response.”OrganizationFlorida Digital Service“Working with FLHSMV as part of the breach response.”