About Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Grand Traverse County, Michigan, experienced a data breach that affected a total of 782 individuals, including one resident of Maine. The breach was identified as an external system breach resulting from hacking activities. It was discovered on June 12, 2024, and notifications to affected individuals were sent out on October 15, 2025. Legal counsel representing the county is Michael Kar from Pierson Ferdinand LLP.
What Happened
The County discovered unauthorized system activity in its network environment. We secured and remediated the compromise, engaged additional third-party experts, and commenced an investigation. These specialized third parties confirmed the security of our environment, hardened and enhanced our network security, and conducted a digital forensic investigation to determine the extent of unauthorized activity. Unfortunately, these types of incidents have become commonplace, and organizations of all sizes are affected. We have worked diligently to determine what happened and what information could have been compromised.
The breach involved unauthorized access to the network of Grand Traverse County, resulting in potential exposure of personal information, including names and Social Security numbers. The incident was identified on June 12, 2024, and affected 782 individuals.
Next Steps
Affected individuals are encouraged to enroll in free Single Bureau Credit Monitoring services provided by Cyberscout. This service alerts users to changes in their credit files for 12 months from enrollment. Individuals should remain vigilant by monitoring their financial accounts and credit reports for suspicious activity. The county has enhanced its data security measures and engaged third-party experts to ensure the security of its network environment.
Identity Theft Protection Services
Grand Traverse County is providing affected individuals with access to identity theft protection services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company. These services include monitoring, restoration assistance, and identity theft insurance. Individuals are urged to enroll within 90 days of receiving the notification to take full advantage of these protections. Cyberscout will also provide proactive fraud assistance and guidance for any questions or issues that may arise.