Data Breach Notifications

Entity Information

  • Type of Organization: Other Government Entity
  • Entity Name: City of Clemson South Carolina
  • Street Address: 1250 Tiger Blvd # 1
  • City: Clemson
  • State, or Country if outside the US: South Carolina
  • Zip Code: 29631

Submitted By

  • Name: Jason Cherry
  • Title: Mr.
  • Firm name (if different than entity): Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP
  • Telephone Number:  207.745.1397
  • Email Address: jcherry@constangy.com
  • Relationship to entity whose information was compromised: Attorney

Breach Information

  • Total number of persons affected (including residents): 21,056 
  • Total number of Maine residents affected: 12
  • If the number of Maine residents exceeds 1,000, have the consumer reporting agencies been notified:
  • Date(s) Breach Occured: 02/02/2024
  • Date Breach Discovered: 10/18/2023
  • Description of the Breach:
    • External system breach (hacking)
  • Information Acquired - Name or other personal identifier in combination with: Driver's License Number or Non-Driver Identification Card Number

Notification and Protection Services

  • Type of Notification: Written
  • Date(s) of consumer notification: 02/07/2024
  • Copy of notice to affected Maine residents: City of Clemson - ME Regulatory Letter.pdf
    Clemson - Consumer Notification Letter Template.pdf
  • Date of any previous (within 12 months) breach notifications:
  • Were identity theft protection services offered: Yes
  • If yes, please provide the duration, the provider of the service and a brief description of the service: IDX, 12 months, Credit Monitoring, $1 Million Identity Fraud Loss Reimbursement, Fraud Consultation, and Identity Theft Restoration