About Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc. dba Eckerd Connects
Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc., doing business as Eckerd Connects, is a non-profit organization based in Clearwater, Florida. On November 3, 2024, they experienced a data breach that affected 68,585 individuals, including 62 residents of Maine. The breach involved unauthorized access to their external systems, resulting in the compromise of personal identifiers. The incident was discovered on November 17, 2025, and consumer notifications were issued on December 17, 2025.
What Happened
On or about November 11, 2024, Eckerd Connects detected unauthorized access to our network.
The breach involved unauthorized access to Eckerd Connects’ network, affecting a significant number of individuals. The incident occurred from November 3 to November 11, 2024.
Next Steps
Affected individuals are advised to remain vigilant by regularly reviewing their financial account statements and credit reports for any signs of fraudulent activity. Eckerd Connects has secured its network and is closely working with external cybersecurity experts to prevent such incidents in the future. Users should consider placing a Fraud Alert on their credit files and potentially a Security Freeze if they are concerned about identity theft.
Identity Theft Protection Services
Impacted individuals are being offered complimentary access to Experian IdentityWorks for 12 months. This service includes credit monitoring, identity restoration support, and $1 million identity theft insurance. Users are encouraged to utilize Experian’s fraud detection tools and enroll in the service to monitor for any unauthorized activity. Detailed instructions for enrollment and additional protective measures are provided in the notification letter.