Preliminary Notice of Data Event
City of Michigan City, Indiana
The City of Michigan City (“City”) is providing preliminary public notice regarding a recent data event. While there is no evidence of any misuse of personal information, we take the privacy and security of our employee and citizen information very seriously.
On September 23, 2025, the City experienced a disruption to its computer network. We took immediate action to secure our systems by taking the network offline out of an abundance of caution. We partnered with cybersecurity specialists to safely restore operations and investigate the nature and scope of the event.
On September 28, 2025, the investigation determined that certain data had been accessed or acquired. The City is reviewing the data to identify what information may have been affected. Once that review is complete, formal notifications will be sent to any impacted individuals.
Steps You Can Take
Although there is no indication of misuse, we encourage everyone to remain vigilant for signs of identity theft or fraud. Review your financial account statements and credit reports for unusual activity. If you detect anything suspicious, promptly contact your financial institution.
You are entitled under federal law to one free credit report each year from each of the three nationwide credit bureaus: TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax. Visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228 to request your reports.
Fraud Alerts and Credit Freezes
You may place a fraud alert (free for one year) or a credit freeze (free indefinitely) on your credit file to help prevent unauthorized use of your information. Contact any of the major credit bureaus below for assistance:
TransUnion
1-800-916-8800 | www.transunion.com
Fraud Alert: P.O. Box 2000, Chester, PA 19016
Credit Freeze: P.O. Box 160, Woodlyn, PA 19094
Experian
1-888-397-3742 | www.experian.com
Fraud Alert & Credit Freeze: P.O. Box 9554, Allen, TX 75013
Equifax
1-888-378-4329 | www.equifax.com
Fraud Alert: P.O. Box 105069, Atlanta, GA 30348-5069
Credit Freeze: P.O. Box 105788, Atlanta, GA 30348-5788
Additional Resources
For more information about preventing identity theft, placing fraud alerts, or credit freezes, contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at www.identitytheft.gov or 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438- 4338).
Questions
If you have questions or concerns, please contact our dedicated assistance line at 219-873-2240. The City of Michigan City remains committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us.
Sincerely,
Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch
City of Michigan City, Indiana