Teton County Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
On January 28, 2026, Teton County disclosed that a single Idaho resident’s driver’s license number was inadvertently shared in an un-redacted public-records response. Individuals who received a breach letter—or believe they may be affected—can review their legal options below and sign up for updates on any lawsuit or settlement opportunities.
What Happened?
Teton County, Idaho (“Teton County”) reported to the Idaho Attorney General that it “recently” learned a driver’s license number had been left un-redacted when responding to a public-records request. The county’s internal review confirmed the exposure involved exactly one Idaho resident.
Key Timeline
- January 27, 2026 – Written consumer notice mailed to the affected individual.
- January 28, 2026 – Breach publicly reported to the Idaho Attorney General.
Information Exposed
The notice specifies that only the following data element was disclosed:
- Driver’s license number
County Response
According to the official filing, Teton County:
- Launched an internal investigation and retained external legal counsel.
- Counseled the employee responsible for public-records responses on proper redaction practices.
- Is reviewing its records-request form to eliminate fields that could capture confidential personal information.
- Offered the impacted individual complimentary credit-monitoring services (duration not specified).
What Affected Individuals Can Do Now
Even though only one person was identified, anyone who received a letter—or believes their records were part of the same disclosure—should:
- Enroll in the free credit-monitoring service offered in the county’s notice letter.
- Review credit reports and driver-license activity for unfamiliar changes.
- Preserve the breach letter and any receipts for potential reimbursement claims.
- Sign up below to receive updates on any class-action or individual lawsuits filed against Teton County.
Company Overview
Teton County is a local governmental entity in eastern Idaho, bordered by the Teton Range and headquartered in Driggs, Idaho. As a county government, it provides administrative services, records management, public safety, and community planning for residents.
- Industry: Local Government
- Headquarters: Driggs, Idaho, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
- I received a data breach letter from Teton County — what should I do?
- Follow the instructions in the letter to activate the complimentary credit-monitoring service, monitor your accounts, and store the notice for your records.
- What information did the Teton County breach expose?
- The county’s filing states that an individual’s driver’s license number was disclosed.
- How many people were affected by the Teton County data breach?
- The county reported that only one Idaho resident was affected.
- Did Teton County offer credit monitoring, and for how long?
- Yes. The written notice includes an offer of complimentary credit-monitoring services. The county did not specify the monitoring term.
- How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for Teton County?
- You can download it directly from the Idaho Attorney General’s website using the button above.
- Am I eligible to join a lawsuit against Teton County?
- Eligibility depends on whether you suffered harm due to the disclosure. Complete the form below to receive legal-rights updates as investigations progress.
Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
