Notice of Data Incident

Posted: August 17, 2026

On June 18, 2026, Els for Autism observed unusual activity on our computer network and immediately began an investigation, which included working with third-party specialists. Our investigation determined that certain files on our network were potentially accessed without authorization between approximately June 12, 2026, and June 18, 2026. We are continuing to review the data at issue to determine what it contains and to whom the data relates. The type of information potentially impacted, which varies by individual, may include one or more of the following: name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, Social Security Number, driver’s license/state ID number, financial account information, medical treatment/diagnosis information, prescription information, provider name, medical record/case number, Medicare/Medicaid ID number, health insurance information, and treatment cost.

In response to this incident, we are continuing to work with third-party specialists to investigate and implement additional security precautions. We also notified law enforcement and we are reviewing our policies and procedures related to data protection. We have no reason to believe any of the information described above has been or will be misused for identity theft or other fraud in connection with this incident, as we took steps to re-secure the data at issue and ensure it was not published or otherwise disseminated.

If you have questions about this incident, please reach out to info@elsforautism.org. You may also write to us at 18370 Limestone Creek Rd, Jupiter, FL 33458.

Although we have no reason to believe this incident has resulted in any increased risk of identity theft or fraud, in general, we encourage individuals to remain vigilant against such misuse by reviewing credit reports/account statements and explanation of benefits forms for suspicious activity and to detect errors. Under U.S. law, individuals are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax. To order your free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228.

Individuals have the right to place an initial or extended fraud alert on a credit file at no cost. If individuals are a victim of identity theft, they are entitled to an extended fraud alert lasting seven years. As an alternative to a fraud alert, they have the right to place a credit freeze on a credit report. The credit freeze is designed to prevent credit, loans, and services from being approved without consent. Pursuant to federal law, individuals cannot be charged to place or lift a credit freeze on your credit report. 

Should you wish to place a fraud alert or credit freeze, please contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below:

You can further educate yourself regarding identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes and the steps you can take to protect your personal information by contacting the credit reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or your state Attorney General. The FTC also encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. The FTC may be reached at 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261. Instances of known or suspected identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement, your state Attorney General, and the FTC.