Federal Communications Commission Data Breach (2013)

Around 44,000 application forms and 127,000 supporting documents for Lifeline were posted online. Lifeline is a federal program that provides discount internet and phone service for low-income Americans. Information such as name, Social Security number, scans of food-stamp cards, driver's licenses, tax records, pay stubs, and parole letters was available online. the information had been available since at least March and was removed April 26.UPDATE (05/23/2013): The story was originally released by Scripps Howard News Service when a reporter found completed Lifeline applications by searching Google for TerraCom-related information. Terracom and Yourtel are threatening to hold Scripps accountable for costs associated with the breach. These alleged costs include potentially complying with more than 20 state data breach notification laws.