Legal Aid Service of Broward County Reports Data Breach

Legal Aid Service of Broward County, a non-profit organization offering free civil legal assistance, officially reported a data breach. The filing submitted to the Vermont Attorney General on May 21, 2026, confirms that unauthorized access to the firm's systems occurred.

The breach involved personal information. While the specific categories of data exposed are not detailed in the public record, the firm handles sensitive client information for legal representation and eligibility verification purposes.

Individuals whose information was impacted by this incident would have received a direct notification letter from Legal Aid Service of Broward County. These letters typically provide specific details about the event and how it relates to your data.

If you received such a notification, it is important to carefully read its contents. Follow any instructions provided, and consider monitoring your financial and personal accounts for any unusual activity as a general precaution.