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Illinois Human Services Leak Exposes Data of 32,000

1/3/2026

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The Illinois Department of Human Services disclosed a leak exposing the names and addresses of more than 32,000 customers due to incorrect privacy settings.
About 670,000 Medicaid and Medicare Savings Program recipients had similar data exposed from January 2022 to September 2025.
IDHS discovered the issue on September 22, 2025, and restricted access to maps.
The agency said there is no evidence of misuse and will notify affected individuals with information.

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Story summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services disclosed a leak exposing the names and addresses of more than 32,000 customers due to incorrect privacy settings.
About 670,000 Medicaid and Medicare Savings Program recipients had similar data exposed from January 2022 to September 2025.
IDHS discovered the issue on September 22, 2025, and restricted access to maps.
The agency said there is no evidence of misuse and will notify affected individuals with information.