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  • Illinois DHS Data Exposure Raises Questions About Government Data Practices

    Illinois DHS Data Exposure Raises Questions About Government Data Practices

    The Illinois Department of Human Services disclosed a data exposure affecting over 670,000 residents due to misconfigured privacy settings on public planning maps. The incident, discovered in September 2025, has raised concerns about data security practices and the use of third-party tools. Steps for affected individuals include monitoring credit and being cautious of fraud.