The Oklahoma Tax Commission says some taxpayers’ personal information was compromised in a data breach tied to its online system late last year. Officials say the breach involved the agency’s taxpayer portal and occurred in December, though the full scope of the impact remains unclear.
What officials say happened
The Oklahoma Tax Commission said unauthorized access occurred through its taxpayer portal, allowing certain personal information to be exposed. The agency has not released details about how the breach happened or what specific data may have been accessed.
Number of people affected unclear
Officials did not confirm how many taxpayers were impacted by the breach. The agency has not provided a timeline for when that information might be available.
Notifications sent to impacted taxpayers
The tax commission said it has sent letters to individuals whose information may have been compromised. Those notifications include details about the breach and steps recipients can take to protect themselves.
Credit monitoring and identity protection offered
Affected taxpayers are being offered free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. Officials say the services are intended to help detect and prevent potential misuse of personal information.
What taxpayers should do next
Officials encourage anyone who receives a notification letter to review it carefully and consider enrolling in the offered protection services. Taxpayers may also want to monitor financial accounts and credit reports for unusual activity.
