Florida DMV Investigates Data Breach Affecting Driver Information

Why it matters locally: While this incident specifically affects Florida residents, it highlights the increasing risk of data breaches for personal information, a concern for all residents, including those in New Jersey, whose driver's license data is also maintained by state agencies.

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Florida's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is investigating a data breach. The agency confirmed the inquiry Friday, stating the breach involved driver's license information. The FLHSMV incident represents the second reported data compromise this month affecting organizations that maintain driver's license data for individuals in the United States.