Data Breach · Data Breach·IN · May 19, 2026Investigation Open

9The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
Data Breach — Legal Rights & Case File

9The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors was the subject of a data breach notification filed with the IN Attorney General. The AG filing was recorded on May 19, 2026. The breach or discovery date reported in the filing is February 13, 2026.

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Affected individuals may be entitled to compensation under the Indiana data breach notification law. Free attorney review available.

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The Breach — What We Know

9The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors was the subject of a data breach notification filed with the IN Attorney General. The AG filing was recorded on May 19, 2026. The breach or discovery date reported in the filing is February 13, 2026.


Filing Record

State Filed
IN
Reported to AG
May 19, 2026
Breach Date
Feb 13, 2026
Records
Not disclosed
Status
Investigation Open
Industry
Data Breach
Data Types Exposed
Full NameSocial Security NumberDate of BirthGovernment ID NumberLicensure and Credential RecordsHome AddressContact InformationEducational and Employment History

Exposed Data — What's at Risk

Identity Theftcritical risk

Your SSN is the master key to your identity. Once exposed, criminals can open new lines of credit, take out loans, or file taxes in your name.

Identity Verification Bypassmedium risk

Combined with a name and other leaked data, date of birth helps criminals pass identity verification questions at banks and government agencies.


Are You One of the Victims?

Under the Indiana data breach notification law, you may have a legal claim if:

  • You received a written data breach notification letter from 9The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
  • You are or were a customer, patient, or employee of 9The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
  • Your information was held by 9The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors in IN

Rights Under the Law

Time & Inconvenience

Courts recognize that the time spent monitoring accounts, placing credit freezes, and dealing with the aftermath of a breach has real economic value. This category of damages is recoverable even without direct financial loss.

Credit Monitoring & Identity Restoration

Professional credit monitoring services cost $10–$40 per month. Identity theft restoration services, if needed, can cost hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars. Courts have awarded these costs as direct damages in SSN breach cases.

Account Compromise Damages

When login credentials are exposed, the costs of downstream account compromises — password managers, security audits, and recovery costs for hijacked downstream accounts — can be recovered. Courts in recent class actions have awarded damages for credential exposure even without proven misuse.

Statutory Minimum Damages

Several state data breach laws provide for statutory minimum damages — fixed amounts recoverable per affected individual regardless of actual loss. These provisions exist specifically to make legal action viable for victims who have not yet experienced direct harm.

Note: an attorney general breach filing does not by itself establish a settlement fund, a payment amount, or a claim deadline. If an official settlement notice is later issued, rely on that notice for payment details and deadlines.


Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need proof that my data was misused to file a claim against 9The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors?

No. Under Indiana data breach notification law and federal law, the unauthorized exposure of your personal data — regardless of whether it has been actively misused — can be sufficient grounds for a claim. The breach itself is the injury.

How much does filing a claim cost?

Nothing. The Law Office of David S. Harris handles data breach cases on contingency — you pay zero upfront and owe nothing unless compensation is recovered.

My Social Security Number was exposed. What should I do right now?

Immediately place a free credit freeze at all three bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion). A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name. Then file a complaint with the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov and contact our office — SSN exposure is one of the most serious breach types.

Is there a deadline to file a claim?

State statutes of limitations for data breach claims typically run 2–4 years from the date of the breach or its discovery. Because this breach was recently disclosed, the window is open — but acting early preserves your options and strengthens the case.

What if 9The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors offered me free credit monitoring after the breach?

Accepting free credit monitoring from 9The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors does not waive your right to pursue legal action unless you signed a specific release waiving claims. In most cases, victims who accepted monitoring can still file.

Do I need to have received a notice letter to be eligible?

Not necessarily. Many data breach victims are never notified directly. If your personal information was held by 9The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors during the relevant period, you may still qualify even without receiving a letter. A free eligibility review can confirm your status.

How long does a data breach class action lawsuit take?

Most data breach class actions resolve within 18 to 36 months, though timelines vary by court and complexity. Your participation requires minimal effort — typically completing a claim form. Our office handles all litigation; you are notified when a settlement is reached.

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