Court System Data Breach
Multi-state data breach exposes court records and personal information across eleven states.
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Victims can check if their records were compromised through a dedicated notification channel: the CTRack Notification portal (ctracknotification.com) or by calling the toll-free number 1-833-918-5294 (TTY 711). Thomson Reuters is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring and identity protection for those affected.
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In addition to driver's license numbers and birth dates, the breach could involve more sensitive data such as Social Security numbers, medical information, and health insurance information.
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Specific Pennsylvania appellate offices named as affected include the Environmental Hearing Board, the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County, and the Fifth Judicial District.
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Wyoming’s breach involves the state’s former operating system and covers personal data from 2015-2025, indicating a separate incident vector from the C-Track breach.
A data breach in Thomson Reuters' C-Track court filing system exposed sensitive records across 11 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands from March to June 2026. Montana Supreme Court confirmed the incident affected backup files holding case records, driver's license numbers, and dates of birth. Thomson Reuters detected the unauthorized access on June 30 and is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring to victims.
The breach touched Kentucky, Alabama, Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, New Hampshire, Ohio, Wyoming, and multiple Pennsylvania and Ohio appellate offices. Yahoo News reported Chief Justice Cory Swanson emphasized the breach was not due to state court failures. Minnesota terminated Thomson Reuters access and is reviewing its own data exposure.
What Data Was Stolen in the Breach
Exposed records included case information and personal identifiers like driver's license numbers and birth dates across all affected states. Claims Journal reported the breach could also involve Social Security numbers, medical records, and health insurance information. Most court data is public, but sensitive details like SSNs pose immediate identity theft risks. Affected individuals should monitor credit accounts closely.
How to Check if Your Records Were Exposed
Victims can determine if their data was compromised through the C-Track Notification portal at ctracknotification.com. Those without internet access can call the toll-free number 1-833-918-5294 (TTY 711 for hearing-impaired callers). Thomson Reuters is providing 12 months of free credit monitoring and identity protection services. Acting quickly can prevent unauthorized account openings and fraudulent charges.
States Taking Action to Prevent Future Breaches
Montana Supreme Court officials stressed the breach was not caused by state court security failures and said they are coordinating with other states and the National Center for State Courts. The Office of Court Administrator is assessing the full scope of harm and hardening systems against future attacks. Minnesota went further, terminating Thomson Reuters' access entirely pending a complete data exposure review.
Pennsylvania appellate offices hit by the breach include the Environmental Hearing Board, the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, and the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County. Wyoming's incident involves a separate breach from its former operating system covering 2015-2025 data. Authorities continue urging affected individuals to use dedicated notification channels and activate identity protection services immediately.
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