Data Breach Notifications

Entity Information

  • Type of Organization: Other Government Entity
  • Entity Name: Lorain County Auditor's Office
  • Street Address: 226 Middle Ave.
  • City: Elyria
  • State, or Country if outside the US: OH
  • Zip Code: 44035

Submitted By

  • Name: Spencer Pollock
  • Title: Member
  • Firm name (if different than entity): McDonald Hopkins
  • Telephone Number: (410) 917-5189
  • Email Address: spollock@mcdonaldhopkins.com
  • Relationship to entity whose information was compromised: Attorney

Breach Information

  • Total number of persons affected (including residents): 18491
  • Total number of Maine residents affected: 5
  • If the number of Maine residents exceeds 1,000, have the consumer reporting agencies been notified:
  • Date(s) Breach Occured: May 23, 2025
  • Date Breach Discovered: August 06, 2025
  • Description of the Breach:
    • External system breach (hacking)
  • Information Acquired - Name or other personal identifier in combination with:

Notification and Protection Services

  • Type of Notification: Written
  • Date(s) of consumer notification: September 19, 2025
  • Copy of notice to affected Maine residents: Lorain_Redacted_Notice_Letter.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: 12 months free through Equifax