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Got a notice from ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY? Here’s what to do.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY told the Illinois Attorney General that people’s information was exposed. If you got a letter, work through the steps below.

Your checklist

  1. 1

    Keep the letter

    Save the notice from ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY and its envelope. The date you were told can matter for legal deadlines.

  2. 2

    Freeze your credit

    The filing does not list what was taken, so play it safe. A free freeze at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion stops new accounts being opened in your name.

  3. 3

    Change reused passwords

    Change any password you used with this company or reused elsewhere, and turn on two-factor sign-in.

  4. 4

    Get a free claim review

    Our legal team checks whether you can be paid for this breach. No fee unless you recover.

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About the ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY breach

Reported to
Illinois Attorney General
Date filed
August 27, 2025
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is a government agency responsible for administering the state's unemployment insurance program and employment services. Because of its function, the agency maintains sensitive records for millions of residents, typically collecting Social Security numbers, full names, home addresses, dates of birth, and detailed wage and employment history. In 2025, the agency officially reported a data breach to the Illinois Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized access to its systems occurred. If you received a data breach notification letter from IDES, it indicates that your personal information was potentially compromised during this incident. This notice is intended to inform you of the nature of the exposure so that you can take necessary steps to protect your identity and financial security.

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