Understanding your Town of Apex data breach notification letter
If a Town of Apex letter arrived in your mailbox, here is what it means, why you received it, and the free steps you can take right now.
Why you received this letter
The Town of Apex in Indiana recently reported a data breach to state authorities. This incident, which occurred on June 23, 2024, involved unauthorized access to personal information maintained by the town. An investigation is currently underway to determine the full scope and impact of the event.
What to do after the letter
Confirm the notice is genuine
A legitimate Town of Apex notice references the specific incident reported to the IN Attorney General and describes which categories of your information were involved. Compare the letter against the public filing before acting on any links or phone numbers it contains.
Keep the letter — it is your proof of connection
The notification letter is the document that ties your personal information to this incident. Keep the original and photograph it. If you later request a case review, this letter is the strongest evidence that you were among the affected individuals.
Protect your accounts and credit
Depending on what was exposed, consider a free credit freeze with all three bureaus, new passwords for reused credentials, and monitoring of financial statements. These steps are free and do not require you to wait for anyone's permission.
Check the record against the public filing
You can verify the Town of Apex incident against the filing reported to the IN Attorney General. This registry summarizes what was filed; it does not provide legal advice.
This page summarizes a data breach reported to the IN Attorney General for informational purposes. DataBreachInformation.com is a neutral reference registry and does not provide legal advice.