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Florida DMV Notifies Residents of Data Breach Affecting Driver's License Information

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has notified residents of a data breach involving driver's license and motor vehicle data. Discovered on September 4, 2026, the breach involved compromised credentials, but there is currently no evidence of data misuse. Victims are being offered one year of credit monitoring.

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Sontiq, Inc.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has reported a data breach affecting driver's license and motor vehicle data. This breach was identified on September 4, 2026, when unauthorized access occurred using compromised credentials. While FLHSMV has stated there is no evidence of misuse, they are notifying affected individuals and offering one year of credit monitoring. However, some former residents may not receive notifications due to outdated contact information.

Key facts

  • Data breach discovered on September 4, 2026.
  • FLHSMV is notifying affected individuals.
  • Victims offered one year of credit monitoring from Sontiq, Inc.
  • No evidence of data misuse reported.
  • Affected individuals can email FLHSMV for confirmation.
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Huge DMV data breach impacted current and former Florida residents

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Florida DMV Notifies Residents of Data Breach Affecting Driver's License Information