Data breaches

An Illinois State Police database available online lists personal information of nursing home “offenders” including Social Security numbers.

Published September 6, 2026 · PogoWasRight

An Illinois State Police database posted online reportedly exposes personal details, including Social Security numbers, of nursing home residents labeled as offenders. The report situates this within a broader buildup of police digital infrastructure holding data on people with criminal records, raising concerns about misuse similar to those voiced about mass surveillance camera networks.

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