Sussex County Prosecutor's Office Reports Data Breach
Newton, N.J. – November 06, 2026 -- People whose information is held by the Sussex County Prosecutor's Office (SCPO) in New Jersey can call a dedicated line at (888) 269-1448 after the office disclosed a data privacy incident involving names, Social Security numbers and ID numbers.
Network access lasted one week in July 2026
The SCPO received alerts of a disruption to its computer network on or about August 10, 2026. It launched an immediate investigation and brought in outside cybersecurity specialists. Investigators determined that someone accessed the network without authorization between July 15 and July 22, 2026.
Files with Social Security and license numbers may have been taken
Certain files containing personal information were accessed and may have been taken. The affected data includes first and last names, Social Security numbers, and driver's license or State-issued identification card numbers.