Puerto Rico government agency leaks 1 million Social Security numbers

A Puerto Rico government agency inadvertently released a large dataset containing Social Security numbers. The data set includes roughly one million SSNs belonging to residents and others. The breach was uncovered by ProPublica in its investigation. The exposed information was accessible through the agency’s public systems. Officials have confirmed the scope of the leak but have not detailed remediation steps. The incident raises concerns about data security practices within Puerto Rican agencies. Affected individuals may need to monitor their credit and watch for identity theft. Regulators are expected to examine the agency’s handling of personal data.